A normal wash cycle is 59 minutes long. It runs until about 45 minutes left then the motor/drum just quivers eventually sending off the LE code and shutting down.
SOURCE: When to know if the motor is going out ?
This fix below completely fixed my LG front loader issue of the drum "freezing" and "studdering" on fill and a lot of times giving a LE (motor overload) error. Bought position sensor as described and doing a load right now!
Wolfster you are awesome...you saved me probably $200.
Definitely sounds like the position sensor is faulty. I had this happen
to my WM2277HB recently. Motor would start to turn, then jerk, hum, and
not move, eventually gives LE code. Powering down, all the other tips
had no effect. Very unlikely that the motor itself is bad if it still
turns freely. You could confirm the stator wiring is OK by unplugging
it and taking resistance readings across the stator terminals of the
3-pin connector (any combo of two should be 7-15 ohms). I was able to
order the part from an online electronics supplier (www.mcminone.com,
P/N 6501KW2002A, description is "sensor assembly") and several other
places may have it as well. You can download a basic but somewhat
helpful service manual here http://136.166.4.200/contents/Laundry/WM2277.htm
that has some disassembly instructions and exploded view diagrams,
explains the troubleshooting mode. Don't even bother calling LG or a
service tech unless it's under warranty. If you're here you probably
have some basic repair skills and tools
and can easily replace it yourself for about $20. My washer was about a
year and a half old when the sensor went out, now it runs great again.
SOURCE: LG WM1812CW PROBLEM
Just had this same problem on my LG wm1832CW machine. Sensor assembly was replaced and all is well..
Simple and fairly inexpensive to replace.
SOURCE: LE ERROR CODE ON LG WM-2277HW
Don't call service, they will rip you off!
See posted titled "LG Tromm WM2277HW will not spin"
SOURCE: "le" on the LG WM0532hw front load washer errror
try unpluging for 45 seconds than hold in the selector knob for 10 sec. & plug back in
Over-sudsing is the main cause of LE error codes. Using non-HE (high efficiency) detergents or too much detergent will cause stress on the motor. In addition, detergent residue can also cause leaking and odor. Follow these steps to resolved an LE error code caused by over-sudsing.
Step 1: Unplug the washer and allow the unit to sit for 30 minutes to give the suds time to dissolve.
Step 2: Plug the washer back in and press [Power] to turn on the washer.
Step 3: Do not choose a washing cycle. Press the [Spin Speed] key until "No Spin" is selected.
Step 4: Press [Start/Pause] to begin a drain only cycle.
Step 5: After the drain only cycle has completed, remove the clothing items from the machine. Turn the power back on and select [Rinse and Spin] and then press [Start/Pause]. This will remove excess soap suds and light residue from the drum. Repeat this step until no visible suds are in the drum of the washer.
Has a large load size been used with a gentle wash setting?
Gentle wash cycles such as Perm Press, Delicates, Hand Wash, and Wool/Silk should only be used for smaller loads. Because the cycles are more gentle while tumbling and spinning, too many items in the drum can register as an issue with the motor. In this instance reset the unit and run a test rinse and spin cycle.
Has the washer been overloaded?
Single bulky items or large loads can add extra weight to the drum and place stress on the motor. Remove some of the clothing and restart. If the issue is still present after a few items have been removed, unplug the washer for 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool and then restart the cycle.
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