Error Code AE5
The display panel lost its connection to the main control board
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: AE5
What This Means
Signals between LCD Module and main PBA not sensed due to communication error; Incorrect or loose connector connections between LCD Module and main PBA; Faulty soldering on LCD Module
What actually causes this:
The connector between the display and the main board came loose or has a bad solder joint
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, unplug it for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check connector connections between LCD Module and main PBA carefully — look for incorrect or loose connections
- 2
2. Remove the LCD Module and check for any faulty soldering
- 3
3. If connections are secure and soldering is intact, replace the LCD Module or Main PBA
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