If a Speed Queen TR7 will not start agitating and the Rinse and Lid Lock lights flash twice, the guide's meaning is that the lid has not locked. Close the lid all the way and start again, and open the lid or unplug the washer to clear the code. The washer will not fill, agitate or spin with the lid open, so a lid that will not lock keeps the cycle from running.
Differential
Likely causes of “Speed Queen TR7 top-load washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The lid is not fully closed
What separates it The Rinse and Lid Lock lights flash twice after Start
How to confirm Lower the lid until it sits flat and press Start/Pause again
- 2
Something under the lid edge prevents closing
What separates it A sleeve, strap or hose end is caught at the front
How to confirm Look around the rim and lift the item clear
- 3
The lid lock did not engage on the first try
What separates it The lock clicks near the lid but the cycle does not begin
How to confirm Open the lid to clear the code, close it and press Start/Pause once more
- 4
A worn or failed lid lock or lid switch
What separates it The code returns on every start with the lid clearly closed
How to confirm Unplug the washer and call service; the guide lists the lid switch in its monthly check
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The exact light pattern and whether it repeats on every start
- Whether the lid closes flat and the front latch line up
- Whether the lid lock clicks near the lid at start
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedOpen and close the lid
ReversibleOpen the lid to clear the code, check nothing is caught under the front edge, and close it fully.
Press Start/Pause
ReversibleStart the cycle again. The lid locks after the first wetdown fill and before agitation begins.
Unplug to reset
ReversibleIf the pattern stays, unplug the washer, wait a minute and plug it back in.
Check the lid switch in your monthly check
ReversibleThe guide lists the lid switch in its monthly maintenance checklist. Confirm the lid closes flat and the washer stops when the lid is lifted.
Call service if it repeats
ReversibleGive the model and serial number and the light pattern; do not bypass the lock.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Parts for this problem on the TR7 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-20)
- lid lock kit, part number 205222, at $104.56.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit the TC5 classic-clean top-load washer, TR5 top-load washer.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the lid is bent or the hinge is loose, stop and call service before running the washer
- !If the code returns with a closed lid after unplugging, call service; do not bypass the lock
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
A dealer listing giving the TR7's capacity and cabinet size.
Parts and list prices as shown on RepairClinic's parts search for this model number on 2026-09-20.
Exact questions
Common questions
What do the Rinse and Lid Lock lights flashing twice mean on a TR7?+
Speed Queen's guide says the lid has not locked. Close it fully, try the cycle, and open the lid or unplug to clear the code.
Why won't my TR7 start with the lid closed?+
The lid lock has to engage after the first fill. If it does not, the washer stops the cycle and flashes the lid pattern.
Will the TR7 run with the lid open?+
No. The guide says the washer will not fill, agitate or spin with the lid open.
How do I clear the lid code?+
Open the lid or unplug the washer, as the guide describes for this pattern.
How often should I check the lid switch?+
Speed Queen's maintenance table lists the lid switch in its monthly check.
Can I bypass the lid lock temporarily?+
No. Speed Queen warns that bypassing the lid switch or lock can cause serious injury.
How often should I wipe the drum and the lid?+
Wipe them from time to time with a damp cloth, since residue can build up around the top.
Is it fine to use the washer on a wooden floor?+
Yes, if the floor is firm, but a floor that flexes will make the washer shake in the spin.