Error code is LE. Can move drum reasonably freely. Make a hissing noise and attempts to rotate drum but seems stuck. Tries to move drum in both directions without success. Stops trying and hissing noise stops. This repeats every minute or so. Have tried different cycles and options without success including power off and retry. Please send potential solutions to:
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Just had this same problem on my LG wm1832CW machine. Sensor assembly was replaced and all is well..
Simple and fairly inexpensive to replace.
We figured out LE problem. It is the speed sensor and it can be ordered from Repair Clinic.com. Item number is 1268237. Cost is $22.90. Hope this is helpful.
Wanted to thank this web site and the people who have posted info.,without this it would have cost me hundreds of dollars and many,many trips to the laundry mat!I fixed the (LE code)in about twenty min. and only cost me $22.00.I did call 4 different companys and they didn't want to even look at it becouse it was a LG product.Next time i spend that kind of money i will do my research... Thanks again
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Good luck! It's a Hall Effect Sensor or more commonly on rotating machines a "speed sensor."
http://136.166.4.200/contents/Laundry/WM1814/WM1814_Service_Manual.pdf
They call it a Ball Sensor in the manual.
Never assume they know what they are talking about.
My LG washer was having a hard time spinning. It was making a high pitched noise and would move sometimes and sometimes not. I was not getting an error code. After messing with it a while it stopped spinning altogether and then I got the LE error code. I replaced the old "Hall Sensor" part #6501KW2001A with a new #6501KW2002A. It works perfectly again! Look on youtube for the part number above and watch the video posted by "repair clinic". They show you step by step how to replace it. It's really very easy. The only hard part for me was removing the main bolt. I really had to torque on it while holding the drum from spinning.
Call a authorized Lg Repair and have the "Hall Sensor"
replaced.
Hi
Error
code LE indicates that either the motor is not turning or has locked up for
some reason. It can also be due to Hall sensor which monitors direction and
speed of the motor. If the sensor is faulty then also this error appears. Motor
lock can be caused by several things from a loose connector, to a bad motor. To
make sure it's not a locked motor, try turning the drum with your hand. And, if
there is any resistance while turning the drum or the drum doesn't move freely
then the motor is locked and you'll need to get it replaced. If the motor seems
to be fine then you would need to replace the Hall Sensor. To replace the hall
sensor, take the back cover off. Take the big nut off and remove the motor
rotor. Remove the bolts holding the motor windings. Remove the electric plug on
the sensor and unclip it from the motor winding. Hope this
helps...please post back for further assistance.
Daniel
The LE error message means "locked motor error" which means the control is not seeing the motor running.
The problem can be caused by a broken wire or loose connection but the most likely cause of the problem is a bad hall sensor.
The sensor can be accessed by removing the rear panel and the rotor assembly. See the image below for help with this. Remember to unplug the washer first.
Make sure the rotor and drum rotate. Anything blocking the tub rotation might trigger an LE code.
Hi
Error
code LE indicates that either the motor is not turning or has locked up for
some reason. It can also be due to Hall sensor which monitors direction and
speed of the motor. If the sensor is faulty then also this error appears. Motor
lock can be caused by several things from a loose connector, to a bad motor. To
make sure it's not a locked motor, try turning the drum with your hand. And, if
there is any resistance while turning the drum or the drum doesn't move freely
then the motor is locked and you'll need to get it replaced. If the motor seems
to be fine then you would need to replace the Hall Sensor. To replace the hall
sensor, take the back cover off. Take the big nut off and remove the motor
rotor. Remove the bolts holding the motor windings. Remove the electric plug on
the sensor and unclip it from the motor winding. Hope this
helps...please post back for further assistance.
Daniel
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I've got the same problem. I also see an LE come up on the screen after it keeps trying to spin. Called LG and they didn't think it was anything big...tried to fix over phone. No luck. Any other suggestions?
Having same problem with Lg,code LE.I am tring to get part number for hull sensor ,but i'm not having any luck.Please forward part number and were I can order part,my model is (wm1815cs)
Actually, I believe the Ball Sensor in the repair manual is meant to detect load imbalances; it mounts next to the dampers (see part A495 in the Cabinet parts explosion on page 34). I cannot find the Hall Sensor listed in the manual as a separate part, although it is pictured as an integral part of the Stator in the Drum and Tub Assembly explosion on page 35.
The Repair Manual simply says to check the resistance between poles on the motor, and to replace the Main PWB if the resistances are within tolerance. It does not mention the Hall Sensor at all.
Drum / motor locked , can not tuen drum
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