How to Fix LG Washing Machine “LE” Error Problem
LG’s home appliance product line is overrun with LE error codes. From dishwashers to washing machines, it seems the problem is widespread, and annoyingly, the appliance will refuse to function until the “LE” error has been resolved. Sometimes LG washing machines lie dormant displaying the wilful error message awaiting some kind of response. In other cases, the appliance will start up normally - deviously fill up with water then suddenly freeze displaying the same “LE” code. So what is your washing machine trying to tell you, and more importantly, how can this error message be irradiated? The answer awaits you, read on.
“Your washing machine is trying to tell you there is something wrong with its motor” – says Matt Hansen of AppliancePartsPros.com, a leading supplier of LG parts. Your LG washing machine’s motor is controlled by the main circuit board. This is the brain of your washing machine. Depending on the selected program and which cycle is currently running, the PCB will tell the motor which speed to run at and which direction to turn. The Hall Effect sensor on the main circuit board is fed operational feedback from the motor. If there is any difference between what the motor should be doing and what it is actually doing – the appliance will stop operating and display an “LE” error.
For example: if the main circuit board tells the motor to rotate clockwise at a certain speed and the motor doesn’t start, the monitoring sensor will relay this inactivity to the main PCB and a “LE” error will persist. The same error would be displayed if the motor rotates in the wrong direction or runs at the wrong speed. It should be evident there are many faults that could produce the “LE” error code. Failure of one of the major components or a fault in the monitoring and feedback loop, could all lead to this problem. It is true however, some faults occur more regularly than others. Test for the most common causes of failure, eliminate them, and move on to more unlikely faults.
Many causes for the “LE” error are thought to stem from LG’s manufacturing process. Many customers found the wiring damaged or completely severed in their washing machine’s motor drive and feedback loop. If the wires were installed too close to a moving part, they may be vulnerable to mechanical wear once the machine starts to operate. A washing machine vibrates a lot during a spinning cycle, so it is conceivable wires could be damaged in this way. Check the cables feeding the motor for any obvious signs of damage. If you cannot see any problem, disconnect those wires and check for conductivity with a multi-meter. There should be almost no resistance detected in the wire.
If you find a damaged wire, replace it and ensure the new wire is well out of the way of any moving parts. If the wire is faultless you will have to move on and continue fault finding. Try and turn the motor’s rotor by hand, if there is any real friction or if the rotor is seized – you will have to replace the motor. Faultless wiring and a washing machine motor - with the existence of an “LE” error code, indicates a fault in the main system board. It should be noted though; this is unlikely to be the cause of the problem. Almost all “LE” errors indicate faulty wiring - so ensure you have properly checked this before installing a new PCB.
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July 9th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
HOLA AMIGO QUE TAL CONTODO RESPETO QUIERO HACERLE UNA PREGUNTA TENGO UNA LAVADORA LG DE 15 LIBRAS EL CUAL ME EMPEZO A PRESENTAR UN ERROR EN EL DISPLAY E2 Y PUES LA VERDAD NO TENGO NI IDEA QUE PODRA SER, SI UD TUVIERA LA RESPUESTA A ESTE CODIGO DE ERROR LE AGRADECERIA CON EL MAYOR DE LOS GUSTOS, GRACIAS POR SI EN ALGUN MOMENTO PUEDE COLABORARME CON ESTE PROBLEMITA.
July 13th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
LG front loader washer (4 yrs old) has got the detergent /bleach tray stuck in and unable to pull it out.what’s the problem ?
machine works fine,ran it on rinse cycle.Thanks.
September 11th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
As to JOhn’s stuck soap dispenser, I have same problem. Nobody is posting answers to this problem. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 20th, 2010 at 1:02 am
LG Front Load Washer soap dispenser fix. This is fairly simple fix. First pull out the washer enough to enable access with a screwdriver to the two screws and plastic bridge found on the upper back corners of the washer. Unplug the washer. Undo the bottom screw from each plastic bridge, no need to undo the top screws as they remain attached to the lid without issue. Grab the Top Access Panel and depending whether you are standing in the front or back of the washer either push or pull the cover towards the back in a quick but firm motion, it should unlatch and allow for removal. Now you can see the soap dispenser, on the right side of the dispenser you’ll see snap tabs that you can “slightly” lift away from the dispenser(this will allow you to lift the lid of the soap mixing chamber slightly, as you do this try to pull open the Soap Dispenser Front access). It should slide out. Very Important!!!-Ensure that you clip the lid back the way it was to avoid a possible leak before you start to re-assemble. I believe that the jamming is caused by the small detergent dish’s lid at the back getting caught on the inside top of the dispenser. I didn’t use mine so i just removed it. If you need or want to ever clean out the Soap Dispenser you can remove it by pulling it out as you would when filling it with detergent but just depress the center of the dish at the back while pulling the dispenser tray away from the washer and it should come out.
Hopes this helps!
Brian
October 29th, 2010 at 4:32 am
My washing machine suddenly says “OE” my husband took the motor out to fixed it and and found a penny stuck in it…now when he does that we cant find anything wrong with it…now sometimes ‘OE’ just pops up and my washing machine wont work…what could I do to fix it I dont wanna take it anywhere to fix it because it costs to much to fix it and not everyone fixes lg washes please help me asap!!!
July 24th, 2011 at 7:52 am
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September 10th, 2011 at 5:18 am
I have an lg front loader washer. The washer stopped and had an “le” error message. I turned off the power and closed the water connections. I then waited 12 hours and drained teh washer, turned power on and tried again (read to do that online). I put another load in and it begain to spin and fill with water. Then when the water got full, it would not spin and heard a small noise that sounded like a subway going through a tunnel. Sounded like teh moter was trying to spin, but was getting stuck?? Why did it spin when the water was filling up, but not when it got full of water. Trying to fixmyself, since broke and unemployed. Does this sound like the motor, senor board?? Any help would be appreciated..
September 25th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Hi,
I have an LG washing machine and it’s been a couple of weeks now that after I put in the load of clothes, it starts filling up with water and after two minutes I get an E2 error message. I turn off and back on the washing machine, choose the amount of water manually (not using the sensors anymore otherwise it will also weight the water already poured in) and it works normally. Do you know what E2 stands for?
Thanks
October 4th, 2011 at 2:42 am
how do u change the main control board on a lg front loader washing machine
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