Error Code LE
Locked Motor Error - motor cannot rotate, hall sensor or motor fault
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: LE
What This Means
Motor hall sensor connector (BL6) disconnected; Motor drive connector (YL3) disconnected; Rotor magnet cracked or damaged; Stator winding resistance out of range (should be 5-15 Ohm between U-V, V-W, W-V); Hall sensor defective; IPM (Intelligent Power Module) on Main PCBA shorted
How to Fix
- 1
If connector YL3 or BL6 is disconnected: Reconnect the connector
- 2
If rotor magnet is cracked: Replace the rotor
- 3
If stator resistance is out of 5-15 Ohm range (measured at YL3 connector): Replace the stator
- 4
If IPM on controller is shorted: Replace the Main PCB Assembly
This Error Applies To
LG WT5680H Series Washers (2013) (2013–present)
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