Hi @kirkyboo ,
Found two copies of the wiring diagram for a Kenmore 110 which are both virtually the same.
The wiring may NOT be the same as your model’s wiring, but you have to start somewhere.
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Looking at the wiring for these models, the drum lamp should come on when the door is open, independent of the start switch.
Since you have replaced the door switch you must have an open circuit between the neutral input from the power outlet and the door switch.
The fact that it will start when you connect a lead to the frame indicates that there is a good connection between the neutral wire input and the frame.
You need to trace the wire back from the door switch to the neutral wire input connector block and check the connections etc.
Again the wiring may not be the same for your particular Kenmore 110 model
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Hi @kirkyboo ,
What is the full model number of the dryer?
What was the original problem?
by jayeff
My model number starts with 110. The original problem was the dryer would shut off early. I now have replaced everything but the start switch and end of cycle buzzer. Now when I touch the power wire from the start switch to the body of the dryer it wants to start. But the lightbulb still doesnt come on when the door is open. Is the ground wire from the start switch causing the problem?
by Kirk Naegler
@jayeff I posted a follow up but still having trouble navigating this website. My model number starts with 110. The original problem was the dryer would shut off early. Now I have replaced the timer and it still won't start and the light doesnt come on with the door open. I accidentally touched the power wire from the start switch to the frame of the dryer and it wanted to run. Could the ground wire from the start switch have come loose behind the drum and panel that houses the light?
by Kirk Naegler
Will the signal switch cause a no start and/or short?
by Kirk Naegler