LG Refrigerators

Error Code E CO

Communication error between main MICOM and display MICOM

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: E CO

What This Means

Poor communication connection (hinge wiring); Defect of Tx or Rx on display or main PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Step 1: Check all connector harness connections, especially the hinge pass-through wiring between Main PCB and Display PCB.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Measure CON101 pin 18 to pin 16. Expected: 12V. If not 12V, check the hinge wiring for loose connection; if hinge is OK, replace Main PCB.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Measure CON101 pin 10 to pin 16. Expected: 5V. If not 5V, check hinge connection; if OK, replace Main PCB.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Measure CON101 pin 14 to pin 16. Expected: not fixed at 0V or 5V (data line). If fixed at 0V or 5V, replace Display PCB.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Measure CON101 pin 12 to pin 16. Expected: not fixed at 0V or 5V. If fixed, replace Main PCB.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Measure CON5 pin 4 to pin 3. Expected: not 0V or 5V. If fixed, replace Display PCB.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Measure CON5 pin 5 to pin 3. Expected: not 0V or 5V. If fixed, replace Main PCB.

  8. 8

    Step 8: If all voltages are correct, explain to customer.

This Error Applies To

LG LRFLS3206S Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LRFLS3206S

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