GE Dishwasher No Power, No Lights (Fixed)

This video shows how I fixed an issue with our GE dishwasher had no power, no lights, and would not turn on. I was able to fix this a few times by flipping the breaker off and on, so try that first. In my case, I had to replace the control board.
Dishwasher model number: GDT545PSJ5SS
Link to the board I installed:
amzn.to/3uFwdVg
Part number of the board: WD21X24901

[@user-po2py3zh3g]

Sometime ago a repair person came and got our dishwasher working again…at the time, I didn’t know that all he did was unplug it and it reset. (Paid a service fee for that) When I had the problem again, I read to unplug and let it reset. That has worked for me over a year, and then it finally wouldn’t work. I watched this video, ordered the circuit board and installed per your instructions, and it worked! Thank you for taking the time to record and post!

[@onedaytimewin]

Fixed my dishwasher. Thank you. Total cost was my time + $90 for the board. God bless 🙏🏼

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

My dishwasher acted similar. I unplugged it for 30 seconds it back in and it worked. Then in a week or two it would do the same thing and that’s still what it does . So it’s kind of annoying to have to unplug it and plug it back in. I know someday it’s going to quit so I’m going to order this part. Thanks for making this video. I’ve never heard such great job of explaining what needs to be done. Just a superb job so congratulations and thank you very much . By the way, the only problem my peanut butter was Skippy. I’m not sure if that makes any difference, but it seem to work just as well as whatever brand you had there.😊

[@sumsharm82]

I had similar scenario, finally ordered parts as it stopped power on now.

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@paulg.5997]

​@@sumsharm82Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@jaxmilkman]

Thanks for the quick and easy tutorial, saved me probably $120-$150 labor for about 10 minutes of work.

[@adamsalas997]

Bro! Can’t thank you enough…easy to follow along and your tips made job smother. Saved a lot of money by not going out and buying a new dishwasher. Thanks again!

[@fwwenz9601]

Great video and much appreciated. I first tried the breaker on and off, but it did not work. I ordered the part and with your DIY help video I was able to replace the control board. Thank you.

[@ryansahd1]

So glad I found this video. Saved me a ton of time and money

[@JarodDickey]

Great video. Used the link to get that same part and installed it myself. Good work explaining things and having good lighting to see exactly what you were doing.

[@davidvoekel8026]

Great video, well done. I forwarded this to a friend as the best vid I could find on GE DW’s and models in same lineup.

[@eileenfindley1683]

Ok so a great Thank You for your video. Flipped the breaker and lights on! We bought our GE in 2018 and never had issues with it! We only used the dishwasher about 1 or 2 times a month. Hubby hates dishwashers rather I wash dishes by hand. A few months ago I was telling him ok I'm doing all the dishes anyway so from now on its dishwasher or not at all. Haha thank you!

[@joannkeohan2677]

Tried four videos they didn’t work then I went to your video. Shut off the breaker turned it back on power. It’s working thanks a lot you save me a bunch of money.

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@roymazz]

This was a very helpful tutorial. Even though my model is slightly different, changed the circuit board out and it is now back up and running. Thank you so much!

[@rayjax6218]

Thanks for your video, my in-law's machine was a different model. But looked very similar underneath. Had it done in no time thanks to you!

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad you got it fixed

[@leonardoclaudino108]

Just serviced my machine myself using this video, thank you very much!

[@bellefowler6104]

I have a slightly different model. The control board is bolted into its case so I have to wait for my bf to get home with his tools. I also had to take the door off just to be able to access the screws. I only have screw driver at the house. It's an easy to follow video though so I appreciate it.

[@chrissya6349]

Update!!! I turned off the electricity to the dishwasher at the breaker box and turned it back on. I opened the dishwasher and the panel lit up! I cannot believe it but THANK YOU for this video and the comments!!

[@AmirSHamer]

Awesome walk through, worked perfectly for mine!

[@FrankR228]

Mine turned out to be the UI (display board) board not the control board. Now I have a spare control board. That's it for GE for me.

[@southwesttransport4753]

Check if the light on the motherboard underneath solid green? There is another video that shows how to check the voltage on the motherboard going up to the user circuit board in the door. If the have 14V between blue-yellow and black-green wires then head up to the user circuit board. Test the voltage on the other end of the plug. Look at the plug pins on the user circuit board. If you have 14V then others will say change the board. But, the board is not dead. hold a piece of wire between 5V and reset on the user circuit board. Then hold the wire between Reset and GND on the user circuit board. I used the ends of a bent paperclip. 5 seconds each. Press “Start” on the front of the dishwasher and it should light up.

[@threeleggedman]

I ordered the board, put it in and the dishwasher still doesn't power up. I did some testing and found that when I connect power a green light on the new board blinks. I tried the old one and that one does the same thing, so I know the board is powered up. I'm wondering if it's the control panel on the door or I should just get a new dishwasher. This unit was installed five years ago, but I bought a model home so it wasn't used at all during that time. Basically a new dishwasher. And it worked during the home inspection 6 weeks ago!

[@user-ki4gd8pm6y]

I have this exact problem - but a different model - I can't seem to find if all control boards work in GE dishwashers - or I need a different control board that the one you included - Do you know if I need a specific control board?

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control panel that runs to the top controls. Clean the connector with CRC electronic spray cleaner (Both male and female ends) and replug it in. This connection seems to be a culprit that causes sporadic and intermittent power issues to upper controls.

[@LegacyLens.Photography]

I watched this video & I reset my breaker and that solved my issue 🤣🙌🏻

[@paulg.5997]

You will find that after some time this wont "fix" the issue. Its an electronic conector that connects the lower electronic board to the upper control panel. It corrodes. Unplugging it and cleaning with CRC electronic spray cleaner will be your next "fix".

[@BigBadBehr]

Was lucky i guess, flipped the breaker a couple of times and it came back to life. Not sure how much longer it will last being 5 years old. They sure make junk nowadays. Thanks for the video was about to dive into it.

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@chrissya6349]

I don’t know if I can do this but I may give it a try. Messing with anything electrical always gives me anxiety. I had a he tech come out 2 yrs ago and he replace the brains of the control panel. Dishwasher worked for approximately 18 mos no problem, then it started powering up own its own throughout the day and night (so annoying at night) and then on Christmas Day 2023 it died! So here I am watching this video trying to decide on an attempt to self repair or call he tech and pay a $300 invoice!

[@chrissya6349]

Freaking auto correct- I meant GE tech and ON it’s own!!!!

[@davesherlock1314]

Mine is a Maytag about 10 years old. Several months ago it would not start. Pressing the start button would cause the light to flash 3 times. Had to shut off the breaker, then it would start. Happened again a couple of weeks later. Since then I have to reset the breaker almost every time. Does it need a new control board or could it be something simpler and cheaper? Thanks for your reply.

[@mykol404]

I turned off the breaker to the kitchen circuit for 10 min and back on again, and it was back to life. We had some super brief power blinks a few days ago that were so short they didn't even kill the TV or computer tower, but I suspect that caused this. Hopefully the board still has some life left, but I am comfortable changing it. I've replaced power supplies in TVs, really not that different.

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@drewaksparky1013]

Awesome very helpful!

[@Ylide0]

Could a bad wiring harness cause low voltage going to the main board? I currently have an issue with my UI not responding at all. I tested the pins on the main board and they showed 4-5 volts instead of the 12-14 volts that they are supposed to show. Should I replace both the wiring harness and the board just in case? Probably important to mention that the wiring harness that is currently installed is slightly blackened where the black wire is entering the head adapter piece which is plugging into the dishwasher. Thanks for the help.

[@keiffitz689]

Replace immediately

[@lhome3316]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad it helped!

[@lhome3316]

Bummer! Worked until then and now the same issue. Any other ideas for possible solution?

[@eyayouestifanos9746]

I appreciate a lot it’s really helpful.

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lesya6235]

Mine made a pop sound randomly. The dishwasher wasn't even on, when i went to go look at it, it was completely off, no lights, sounded like the braker cut off. So i reset the the panel breaker, and it turned on right away, like urs did in the video, later that day same thing, dishwasher wasn't running, heard a braker trip, and same thing dishwasher was completely dead again. Is this what was going on with urs?

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@fgarys]

Is there a fuse on the upper board on a GE GDT605PSMOSS dishwasher? Is that board accessible without taking the door off

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@shoff29]

Is this really the best option we have 3 years into a dishwasher is to spend half the price of a new dishwasher? GE won't do anything to fix it?

[@davidconlee2196]

I wish you explained how knew the board was the issue. On my model, the board is very expensive and I cannot see any damage on mine and I don't want to order a new one without knowing that the board is the problem. How did you know the board was the issue?

[@paulg.5997]

Before you all go this far fown the rabbit hole, please try unplugging the connector from the bottom of the control

[@kraigsnowden]

Well bummed I swapped this and it didn’t make any change, guess I’ll pull it all apart and try again.

[@seanraffan1712]

I have the same problem. Did you get yours working

[@kraigsnowden]

@@seanraffan1712 yeah I did. There’s another video on KZbin about how to test this circuit board to see if it’s good. You test two terminals and if you get the right voltage then it’s the control board up where the buttons are. I ordered one of those and watched another video and got it going. Hardest part was I didn’t have enough water or electrical line so I had to disconnect all that to pull the unit out.

[@3schnauzies]

@@kraigsnowden Do you perhaps have the link for the control board install video? Couldn't use existing water and electrical line then?

[@kraigsnowden]

@@3schnauzies it's been a while, but I think this was the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-YpWeMe8x_ebssi=mjkie5XSvpdM1JuS I used everything that was already there far as plumbing/electrical. None of that changed for me.

[@aroundtheworld9237]

Your awesome

[@radsk8rbigollies594]

Appliances just suck these days. It is by design too. It ensures that the parts can be sold at ridiculous prices with enormous profit margins. $150 control board that costs $6 to make knowing a good percentage of people will do that over buying a new one. I however will just never buy GE again.

[@3schnauzies]

Yea, and on new install they want you to pay for them to take away the old one. Mine is only 4.5 years old and is good for parts...they will make a lot of money on them. I'm tempted to keep it for parts myself.

[@gunzofvengeance8538]

There’s an easier fix, call g.e and the tech will apply the UPDATE that fixes that issue for FREE. G.e knows the issue and isn’t charging for the update. How do i know? I’m actually a g.e field service tech.

[@thefiXfiles]

What’s the update? Is it an update to the control board?

[@robward155]

Call GE? Where and how? Do you have number to call?

[@robward155]

Finally gave up and called a reputable appliance dealer/repair store. Was told it was the board, but there are actually two boards that need replacing plus the wiring harness at a total cost of $360.00 plus the $110 service call for a total of $470. Said this model is cheap model most new home builders install and are lucky you get from 3-5 years from them and have seen this problem in a lot of them. Mine is 3 1/2. Viewing the cost I decided to purchase a new upgraded model GE for ~$1000.00 for everything including tax and disposal of old machine except extended warranty.

[@elizabethr6975]

When you say apply the update, how do they do that? Is it a service visit?

[@brandonmccourtney805]

Yeah how?? I replaced my control board and it didn’t fix the no power issue 🤦

[@uche_amuneke]

There is an update that wasn’t done. You don’t have to change this motherboard

[@user-po2py3zh3g]

4:14

[@deec3561]

Nope