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Whirlpool WFW5620HW0 Drain Pump Motor Coil Probe across terminals 1 & 2 on harness J14 with connector unplugged. 12.3Ω — 15.1Ω Page 6
Bosch WAT28400UC Cold Water Inlet Solenoid Verify coil continuity across valve terminals with power disconnected. 800Ω — 1,200Ω Page 11
GE GTW685BSLWS Optical Lid Switch Latch Check 5V DC reference line between harness pins 3 & 4 while latch is engaged. Continuity < 2Ω Page 8
Universal High-Voltage Motor Start Capacitor Discharge using a 20kΩ 5W ceramic resistor across capacitor terminals before contact. 0.0V DC residual Safety Gate §1
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