LG Washers

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. 1

    Check GY3 connector (motor drive) at main PCB; reconnect if disconnected

  2. 2

    Inspect rotor magnet visually for cracks; replace ROTOR if cracked

  3. 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. 4

    Turn drum by hand to verify bearings are not locked; replace bearings if locked

  5. 5

    Check IPM module in controller for short; if IPM is shorted, replace MAIN PCB ASSEMBLY

This Error Applies To

LG WT1501CW Series Washers

Service manual exact match: WT1501CW

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