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A thermistor varies its resistance according to temperature. As long as it is not showing infinity or extremely low, we need to know what the make and model are.
TE error code means Thermistor Fault or Inlet Water Temp too High.
Check the resistance of the
thermistor (located on the bottom of the unit in between 2 orange wires
with single spade connectors which is the heating element) and it was
good 11.7K ohms at 71 degrees room temp. Take the front door off and
trace wiring. There is a white plastic wire loom and approx.6" up check
the wiring being melted in the black mastic. The thermistor wiring is red
and dark blue.
Generally, some lose or broken wires cause this. Keep us updated.
I had the tE or te error (an L with a line through it) error on my LG front loader and my local appliance store sold me the thermistor for $7. I layed the unit on its side and accessed the thermistor through the bottom. It plugs into the bottom of the tank. Blue and white wires. No screws and 1 tie-wrap. (Leave the rubber grommet in - just pull the thermistor rod out.) Works like a champ!
Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.
The te code means a defective thermistor. but thermistors rarely fail in LG washers.
The most likey cause of the "te" error is:
1) Loose wiring at the control panel (directly behind the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB)
2) Broken wire at the THERMISTOR (located at the bottom /front of the tub)
Test the washer. If the "te" error still occurs--it will be neccesary
to remove the FRONT PANEL as well (two sets of special plier-type tools
are needed).
Inspect the THERMISTOR closely--with good lighting. If there's a
break in the wire it will be at or near the black sheathing / heat
shrink material.
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Check the thermistor before you change it it can also be the PCB...
Check the temperature. (Test Mode)
If the temperature is displayed,
adjust the Inlet Water
Temperature to 120 .
If the temperature is not
displayed,
check the wiring connection.
check the electric resistance
of Thermistor.
(11~14k at 77 )
Replace the PCB
LG Tromm Washing machine te error. The manual says to call for service. Not much help there. The reason for the error is the thermistor circuit (resistive element that becomes less resistive as it increases in temperature). The thermistor acts as a heat sensor. In many cases, the error occurs because the wireing harness is too tight at the bottom of the drum and one of the wires in this circuit becomes disconnected with all of the movement of the drum (unbalanced load, normal cylcing etc).
1. Unplug the washing machine from the wall. The thermistor circuit is at line voltage (110 in the U.S.) and it will bite! So do this first before proceeding.
2. Move the washer out so you can get access to the back of it.
3. Remove the stainless panel (the one that is not painted, it is large (aprox. 16x18 inches). It is held in place by 4 phillips screws.
4. Locate the thermistor connection block near the bottom of the machine, at the center of the wash drum. It is the small white connector that has two wires running to it. One wire is dark blue, the other is light blue. Insure that neither wire has pulled out of the connector. If either of them have, repair the connector and provide enough extra wire ( aprox. 2") to provide cable relief.
5. If the cable connector and wires are ok, there are other solutions here that recommend either cleaning or replacing the thermistor.
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