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
Confirm LE error is displayed
- 2
Check motor drive connector (GY4 on MAIN PWB) for disconnection or disassembly. Reconnect if so
- 3
Inspect motor: check if rotor magnet is cracked. Replace ROTOR if cracked
- 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
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)