Error Code tE
Thermistor Error — thermistor has a bad connection or has failed
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
What This Means
Thermistor connector disconnected at WHITE 3-pin connector on main board; Thermistor resistance out of specification
How to Fix
- 1
Check connections at thermistor and at WHITE 3-pin connector on main board
- 2
Reseat the connector
- 3
Test thermistor resistance at known temperature; replace thermistor if out of specification
- 4
See thermistor resistance table: at 86F (30C) = 70.519-82.848 kOhm; at 104F (40C) = 46.997-54.307 kOhm; at 140F (60C) = 22.285-24.978 kOhm; at 158F (70C) = 15.803-17.467 kOhm; at 203F (95C) = 6.984-7.971 kOhm; at 221F (105C) = 5.180-5.981 kOhm
This Error Applies To
LG WT1501CW Series Washers
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