Error Code 3C
The dryer motor isn't spinning properly
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 3C
What This Means
Motor winding failure (open or shorted); PBA (control board) malfunction; Wire harness damage between motor and PBA; Motor centrifugal switch failure
What actually causes this:
The drum belt may have broken or come off, something is jamming the drum, or the motor itself has failed.
First Thing to Check
Open the door and try to spin the drum by hand — it should rotate freely with slight resistance.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the motor windings: Pin #3-4 should read 2.88 Ohm, Pin #4-5 should read 3.5 Ohm
- 2
2. Inspect wire harness between motor and PBA for damage
- 3
3. Check motor centrifugal switch contacts
- 4
4. Check the PBA for visible damage or burnt components
- 5
5. Replace motor or PBA as needed based on findings
Other Error Codes for DVG45A6400C
Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet
A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
The door switch isn't working properly
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test