LG Washers2019–present

Error Code LE

Locked Motor Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Motor drive connector (GY4 on MAIN PWB) disconnected or disassembled; Motor harness between stator and MAIN PWB cut (open circuit); Rotor magnet cracked; Stator winding resistance out of range (U-V, V-W, W-U should each be 5-15 Ohm); IPM (Intelligent Power Module) in controller defective

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Confirm LE error is displayed

  2. 2

    Check motor drive connector (GY4 on MAIN PWB) for disconnection or disassembly. Reconnect if so

  3. 3

    Inspect motor: check if rotor magnet is cracked. Replace ROTOR if cracked

  4. 4

    Pull GY4 connector and measure resistance at Gray 3P male connector: U=1, V=2, W=3. Check U-V, V-W, W-V. Should be 5-15 Ohm each. Replace STATOR if out of range

  5. 5

    If resistance is in range, check IPM in the controller. If defective, replace MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY

This Error Applies To

LG WM8980H Series Washers (2019) (2019–present)

Service manual exact match: WM8980HVAService manual exact match: WM8980HBA

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