I checked the lid switch and the lid was not pushing it down, but I can with a screwdriver.

You have to pop the top and adjust the lid switch. It has to be done any time a switch is installed. Here are some manuals: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/Whirlpool-Kenmore%20washers.zip
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/Understanding%20automatic%20washer.pdf
One of these books shows how to do it.