Dishwasher shows E5 shortly after starting; unit may not fill or may abort the cycle.

Safety first: Turn off power and water supply before inspecting the inlet valve.

• Visual inspection: Remove the lower kick plate and locate the water inlet valve. Check for burned connectors, melted plastic, or signs of leakage.
• Check wiring harness: Ensure the connector is fully seated and wires are not pinched or broken.
• Test valve coil: With power off, disconnect the valve connector and measure resistance across the coil terminals. Compare to Danby specifications; an open or very low reading indicates a bad coil.
• Replace if faulty: If the coil is defective, install a new water inlet valve, transferring any brackets or fittings from the old valve.
• If valve tests good: The issue may be with the control board not energizing the valve. This typically requires professional diagnosis and board replacement.