I have an amana washer and when the lid is closed will fill up with water and wash light stays on but will not cycle won't spin or agitate

SOURCE: My washer does not wash the clothes or go through the spin cycle.

It sound like a belt problem. Try to move tub manually first, in case it move smoothly -open the front panel, the belt should be between the motor and the drive pulley (lower front). In case it torn or not in its place, you should replace it. In case it doesn't move smoothly - maybe that a sock or other piece of clothing get between the clothes tub and the outer tub and prevent tub's spining. If this is the situation, it should be removed. Good luck !!

SOURCE: Agitator moves slowly on wash cycle/not at all on spin cycle

it sounds like the dogs are worn. try twisting the agitator post by hand,it should move freely in one direction then lock up going the other.its a pretty easy fix if they are.pry off the top of the agitator post off then remove the cap inside,there is a bolt that holds the post down.i'm pretty sure it's 7/16 in. once the bolt is loose,lift the whole agitator out of machine and with your hand inside post turn it upside downand let the dog holder slide out.watch how the dogs fit into the holder, replace with new dogs and reverse the removal process.
if the machine wont spin, check the lid switch. thats usually the cause of a no spin situation.other than that a wet vac is your best bet.hope that helps.

SOURCE: whirlpool washer LSQ9549LN0 problem

you have a problem in the transmission of the washer

SOURCE: washer fills but won t advance to the next setting for all cycle

Do you hear the ticking of the dial moving? if so it could be that the points aren't getting connection to cycle it threw the various cycles

SOURCE: Agitator Not Working

My Hotpoint VBXR1090B top loading washing machine quit spinning during the rinse cycle and also quit agitating. The water filled up and drained just fine --no leaks.
Here's how I fixed it in 5-minutes.
Tools: 

1. Putty knife
2. Nut driver - I used a multi-purpose screwdriver without any heads attached.

1. Unplug washer from the electrical outlet for safety
2. Release two spring clips holding the front panel on: Insert a putty knife 5" in from the side between the top and the front panel. Pull the front panel forwards.
3. Unscrew 2 screws holding the top down.
4. Lift top - it's somewhat hinged in the rear with three tabs inserted in control panel.
5. The little red tab at the end of the lid switch should be between the lip of the opening and the top; not sitting on top of the lip as mine was.  It's thin enough steel to push it with your bare hands.
6. Make sure when the lid closes it actually causes the switch to turn on. You should hear a click.
7. Put everthing back together. Plug washer back in. Put your tools away.
8. Voilà. Done. Easy.  Even a woman or a ****** could do it.