Error Code LE
Motor Error (Locked Motor) — hall sensor or stator/rotor fault
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
What This Means
Motor drive connector (GY3) at main PCB disconnected or disassembled; Rotor magnet cracked; Stator winding resistance out of range (should be 5-15 ohms between any two windings); Bearings locked
How to Fix
- 1
Check GY3 connector (motor drive) at main PCB; reconnect if disconnected
- 2
Inspect rotor magnet visually for cracks; replace ROTOR if cracked
- 3
Pull out YL3 connector and measure winding resistance: U-V, V-W, W-V should all be 5-15 ohms; replace STATOR if out of range
- 4
Turn drum by hand to verify bearings are not locked; replace bearings if locked
- 5
Check IPM module in controller for short; if IPM is shorted, replace MAIN PCB ASSEMBLY
This Error Applies To
LG WT1501CW Series Washers
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