How do I fix error code LE on a LG washers?

1. undefined: Check motor drive connector (GY4 on main PWB) — if disconnected or disassembled, reconnect 2. undefined: Check if rotor magnet is cracked — if cracked, replace rotor 3. undefined: Pull out GY4 connector and measure resistance at Gray 3P male terminal: U-V, V-W, W-V (U=1, V=2, W=3) should each be 5-15 Ω; if out of range, replace stator 4. undefined: If stator windings measure 5-15 Ω, check IPM in controller — if faulty, replace MAIN PWB assembly

LG Washers2016–present

Error Code LE

Q: What does error code LE mean on a LG washers?

Locked Motor Error Motor drive connector (GY4, 3-pin male white) not connected to stator assembly; Poor electric contact between motor harness connector and MAIN PWB 4-pin female white connector; Motor harness between stator assembly and MAIN PWB cut (open circuit); Hall sensor out of order or defective; Rotor magnet cracked; Stator winding resistance out of range

Locked Motor Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Motor drive connector (GY4, 3-pin male white) not connected to stator assembly; Poor electric contact between motor harness connector and MAIN PWB 4-pin female white connector; Motor harness between stator assembly and MAIN PWB cut (open circuit); Hall sensor out of order or defective; Rotor magnet cracked; Stator winding resistance out of range

How to Fix

1
Check motor drive connector (GY4 on main PWB) — if disconnected or disassembled, reconnect
2
Check if rotor magnet is cracked — if cracked, replace rotor
3
Pull out GY4 connector and measure resistance at Gray 3P male terminal: U-V, V-W, W-V (U=1, V=2, W=3) should each be 5-15 Ω; if out of range, replace stator
4
If stator windings measure 5-15 Ω, check IPM in controller — if faulty, replace MAIN PWB assembly

This Error Applies To

LG WM9500HK Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: WM9500HKVService manual exact match: WM9500HKWService manual exact match: WM9500HKA

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