In the last few weeks the Dishwasher lights have begun to fail. Today, the panel on the front will not respond at all and start the cycle. Since most of the lights have not been working, we can’t even tell if it is reading our commands. It has been functioning even without the lights but now, nothing. It has power since the one light (Heavy Duty Wash) is still working and comes on when we select that cycle. We then push "Start" and nothing will start. I need to know what parts I might need to replace. Thanks.
Here are your parts
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=MDBTT60AWW
Here is the tech sheet
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16026393.pdf
You may want to clean the connectors, see below.
Normally the way to trouble shoot the keypad and control board is to check the keypad with a meter if it checks out OK then replace the control board.
This reduces the odds of getting the wrong part but it is still a bit of a crap shoot.
Cable/Connector Cleaning
Unplug the unit
Open it up
Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board.
Clean the edge connector.
If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive.
Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here.
Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates.
Reconnect everything and give it a try.