Error Code nE
Vario Error — vario valve cam position not properly detected
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: nE
What This Means
Wiring connection fault; Vario switch (microswitch) not assembled correctly; Vario motor out of spec or failed
How to Fix
- 1
Step 1: Check all wiring connections related to the vario motor system; reconnect any loose connectors.
- 2
Step 2: Verify the vario microswitch is properly seated and assembled on the cam mechanism. Reassemble if displaced.
- 3
Step 3: Measure vario motor resistance — should be 4kΩ ±5%. If out of spec, replace vario motor.
- 4
Step 4: Measure voltage at RL3 pin4d~NA4 pin2 — should be 120V AC ±15%. If absent, replace main PCB assembly.
- 5
Step 5: In test mode (7 TIME), check vario valve operation. Error code 'nE' will display if vario valve fails during test.
This Error Applies To
LG LDF5545SS Series Dishwashers (2017) (2017–present)
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