Water Inlet Valve W11165546

Washer would start cycle and return a CL error. No water would flow into the tub. Researched problem and probable cause. Ordered new water inlet valve. Once received, disconnected water hoses and electric plug and removed rear upper access panel (5 screws). Used thin putty knife under sides of front control panel to disengage spring clips. Once access to the faulty valve was attained, removed electrical harness and valve mounting screws. Installation of new valve was reverse process. Figuring out how to raise the front panel for access to the valve was most difficult. Found a YouTube video showing how; it was easy from there. Entire replacement took about 30 mins max.

Did troubleshooting after code LF showed on indicator window. Did troubleshooting; checked hoses for obstructions and small filters on inlets. All good. Ordered new fill valve. Came in a few days, good service.
Removed control panel top by removing screws on back of control panel, then by pushing putty knife under each side to release spring clips. Carefully lifted cover and set onto lid. Photographed fill valve at left side as you are standing in front of machine. Removed screws with small ratchet. Carefully removed wires via clips. Lifted out valve.
Attached wires to new, set back into its place, replaced screws, tightened but not too tight so as to break part. Replaced control panel, pushing downward to engage spring clips, then replace screws on back.
Re attached hoses, ensuring they were on the correct sides, plugged machine into power, ran through cycle and VIOLA!! Worked perfectly!! After a couple weeks, still working perfectly! Was VERY happy it was only fill valve and not mother board as the cost was a fraction.
I found trouble shooting videos to be very helpful. Your service quite good.

The valve is a 4 solenoid valve, which has Temp. sensor molded into the valve body mixer center outlet. No mention of it in the troubleshooting. it has a 2 pin plug. it was shorted zero ohms.
New one measure open infinity. I also purchased the control module as the troubleshooting said to if solenoid checked good which all 4 read 1310 ohms , i purchased and replaced control module, no help. the guide is outdated for these new high tech washers. If this happens again. I will just unplug the 2 pin plug on bottom of valve assembly. By the way the 2 clips that hold the washer top in place are very difficult to remove and re install.

If you take the back off the machine, it's a lot easier to detach the control bridge. Saved a lot of time and did not need to stretch your fingers

Turn off water and remove inlet hoses
Remove of control Tower
Remove control tower and unplug from rest of washer
Remove water inlet valve and install new valve
Reverse operations

Prepare:
Before you start turn off the hot and cold water supply. Then remove the supply lines from the back of the washer. You may want a bucket to catch any remaining water in the supply lines.

Replace water inlet valve:
First, remove screws from upper back plate to release the control panel and the washer top.

Second, slide washer top to the front of the washer about 1/2 - 1 inch. This will allow you to raise the washer top.

Third, from underneath the washer top release the control panel by disengaging the locking clips near the back of the control panel.

Fourth, lay the top back in to the forward position and hinge the control panel from back to front. This will release the control panel.

Fifth, Disengage the wire harness for the control non. And remove the control panel completely.

Sixth, remove the wiring harness from the water inlet valve located on the left hand side, the. Remove the screws holding the valve in place.

Seventh, Install new valve, reconnect all of the wiring harnesses, reconnect the control Bob wire harness, and reinstall the control panel. It should click into place just as it came out.

Eighth, Slide the washer top back into place. Reinstall the back plate and screws.

Finish:
Finally reinstall the supply lines and turn on the water.