How to Fix an LG washer with a LE code

DIY
Rotar position sensor replacement

[@oppius]

3 years later and this video still helping people. Definitely helped me this week! Had the same problem, went on Amazon, ordered the part ($10.00) waited two days and BOOM! Fixed it within 30 mins. Working like new. Saved me $$$ on having to call a repair tech or even then more money from buying a brand new washer. Thank you my good sir! You are a gentleman and a scholar! :)

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great to hear it's still helping, happy you were able to save some $$

[@michaelchosid1136]

Thank you for posting the KZbin video on how to fix the LE error on Kenmore and LG washers. The repair company told my parents it would be over $1,100.00 to fix after their $115.00 service call. My parents were going to buy a new machine, but after watching your video and buying the part on Amazon for $10.49, their machine is as good as new. It only took me 10 minutes to fix!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Michael, Thank you again for sharing with us all. I hope this message is inspirational to all to DIY!!! I wish you health, wealth, and piece of mind!

[@deleqtronica8733]

$1,250 in repairs is more than this machine brand new… it’s only $1100 CND

[@lindorferlady]

Perfect tutorial. I just repaired my washer for under $12. All by myself, no appliance repair experience whatsoever! 48yo female. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Happy to hear you got your washer going again! Thanks for watching!

[@christopherrojas2396]

Link to where I can purchase part?

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Whats your machines Model#?

[@chiquitatarita]

Echoing what people have said below, we replaced the sensor and no longer get the LE error. Our loads now wash in the proper time and don't stop! Thank you for your video, it was very helpful. The washer is working perfectly again! :-) Videos like this are so helpful to homeowners and I am very thankful you put it up. We fixed our problem for less than $15!!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

My pleasure, thank you for sharing, I am happy to hear you were able to #DIY! Great job!

[@bharadwajvs]

Had a LE error on my LG washer. Called a factory certified technician and he said it will take close to three hundred plus to replace the coil. Bought the sensor for $12 on Amazon and a 1 inch socket for $3.5 from HomeDepot to remove the nut....replaced the sensor myself and my washer is back running as it was earlier...took me 30 mins in total.....if not for this video, I would have ended up buying a new washer. Sincere thanks to you.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Awesome, happy to hear this video helped... Thank you for your comment. You are very welome, congratulations!!!

[@martialdesgagne7109]

I was not sure if it applied to a Top Washer and yes it does . The issue is not evident as it sound as it did hit something but no , the sound come from the motor going crazy because of the wrong speed position of the motor rotor and than it stop with the Error CODE LE . We even bought another new washer before finding this You Tube video so i got a Hall sensor parts Locally 46$ and after installation it did work perfectly so we cancel the new washer that was going to be delivered in 2 days. Thank you so much for posting this repair video. We did save the cost of a new washer 1200$ and the environment.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great news!!! Happy you were able to save from a new washer. Thanks for sharing that it also works with top washers! Happy the video helped 😀

[@Kimerlin81]

Thanks for sharing! OMG! I couldn't get that 17mm bolt off for anything. I ended up resolving my LE error, but unplugging the sensor cable for 5 min. Upon reconnecting & testing was able to see the drum spin. I put the metal back plate back on and now my washer is working good as new. I'm so happy I didn't have to have a tech come fix it. Now I can treat myself to a nice relaxing dinner :) Hopefully this someone else too!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

That is great to hear!!! I agree with you, I hope your post can help others also!

[@aussielass5621]

where is the sensor cable located

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Check out from 8:22 ....

[@jorgefranco9776]

Thanks for the great video brother! I had the same problem going on so I went ahead and ordered the part from Amazon for $10 Prime. Got it about an hour ago and followed your instructions on installation. Up and running a lot of laundry to do. Thanks Again

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great news, my pleasure happy it helped.

[@Asi_de_bello]

I just followed your tutorial and YOU SAVED ME! ME SALVASTE! Bless you my family can keep going and you MOST certainly got to the point which saved me time! You got right to it…no doing the most! Gracias! I ordered part and kept going! My first major fix my papa will be super proud I didn’t run to him first! Yes!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

This is great to hear, I am happy that you were able to knock this out on your own #DIY. Hope you have a great rest of the week!

[@jnitro007]

Thank you for this detailed video. Our washer stopped spinning and your description of the process helped us save hundreds of dollars!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

+Jason Ellis I am happy this video was able to help you, hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving.

[@gsilviamrls3115]

You are awesome. Fixed my washer thanks to your video! Saved me $$ and I learned something new. Thank you and God bless you!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great to hear! Thank you, I never get tired of hearing that you were able to #DIY. You have a great attitude!!! " I learned something new" . God Bless!!!

[@unopunto8]

Thank you for your video and to my wife for doing the investigation work and finding your video. I’m sure if the “rotor “ or drum needed to be replaced but thanks again.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

I hope whatever the problem you get it fixed for a low cost. I wish you and your wife the best!

[@chadyoung8947]

Replaced the sensor and everything is working perfectly again. Thank you for your excellent video and help. It worked perfectly!

[@tracybarno9940]

THANKS SO MUCH ITS WORKING PERFECTLY. THANKS TO YOU. YOU SAVE ME 2- 300 DOLLARS.

[@dlodlo8887]

WM9500HKA ~2 years old. Stator and wiring in new condition so LE code was unexpected. After following your directions, disassembly showed that my washer has no Hall Sensor and the wiring harness has no sensor connector. Sensor from Amazon (6501kw2002a) mounts easily, but again, NO wiring harness connector. Did LG recently change their configuration for this type of washer?

[@interceptor90ify]

I have that same problem no harness. Did you ever figure it out?

[@Bart-yd1ow]

Not all LG washers have a hall sensor (aka rotor position sensor). The models ending in CW (Cold Wash) generally use the control board to control the motor and there is no hall sensor. If you have a LE error on these machines you need to check for physical damage to the stator or wire harness, and use a multimeter to check for continuity and resistance. In rare cases it could be the PCB board (as the board controls the motor speed). You can google "LG xxxx parts diagram" where xxx is the model number to determine if your machine has a hall sensor. Stators and PCB boards are very expensive parts... wire harnesses are cheaper and you can often splice/repair them yourself.

[@anslemfernandes973]

Excellent diy video. Followed your instruction and only took me only 20 mins.

[@michalp2362]

What were your symptoms? Mine acts like it wants to spin but something is blocking the drum and throws LE code subsequently. The drum is free to spin by hand so it’s not blocked. Is that something you had as well? Thanks for the video btw

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Hi Michael. Tha ks for checking out the video. I had the same symptoms....

[@michalp2362]

Maldonado's Garage, just installed the new sensor. It works like brand new again! Thanks a lot for your help!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

@@michalp2362 Great to hear, glad to help.

[@angierodriguez7976]

I wonder if I just got a bad sensor. I watched your video and said this is it. I’ll fix it myself and get it done, it didn’t work. It still says LE error. What else could it be?

[@crunchytaco7734]

Thanks for the helpful video. I did my sensor while watching your video and it certainly helped me out. So again thank you sir. Mine is back to normal operation.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great news! You are very welcome I love to hear when it has helped others :) . Hope you have a great weekend.

[@rattycaddy]

Im gonna DIY repair my crap LG washing machine. Dude, can I barrow your screwdriver? LOL! Thanks man, good video. Love ya!

[@getmyrezbro366]

My LG washer gave me a LE code so I did the diagnostic with the app and it said my water supply was weak or blocked. I realized my cold water pipe was frozen so I thawed it and washer worked great.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

That is great news! I bet that was a great feeling when you figured that out. I hope you are doing better than great!

[@Alex_rodBBQ]

Thanks for the video!! You just saved me some money! $12 is what paid for the part!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Too easy... Great! Glad it helped!

[@timdenton7646]

Hello. Did yours spin super slow like it wanted to spin out but after several attempts to spin but never did speed up

[@deleqtronica8733]

How do you know if it’s just the sensor vs the stator that’s toasted? My front washer stopped spinning and I’m not sure to buy the sensor or the stator from Amazon

[@MaldonadosGarage]

I am not positive, but what is your model?

[@deleqtronica8733]

Wt1071CV, it’s an older front-loader I can’t find online anymore that looks similar to the new 2.6 front loaders by LG except it doesn’t have ThinQ. I’ve replaced the hall-sensor and I’m still getting LE errors.. I’m not sure if it’s the wiring harness because the harness itself looks perfectly fine.

[@deleqtronica8733]

@@MaldonadosGarage’m kind of at a loss, I’m debating just buying a new machine at this point or sink a further $60 for a new wiring-harness, the diagnosing and buying parts in hoping they’ll fix my problem is starting to add up…

[@DHawk06]

@@deleqtronica8733had the same is, it’s very rare to happen after u change out the sensor, however the main control board is not recognizing any rpm’s from the sensor, u need a new main control board

[@jenniferm5375]

He just forgot to . mention 1 minor detail, the nut holding the stator has to be tightened with a tork wrench to a specific pound torque. This are very high rpms and if not done right is an accident waiting to happen, well, but he saved some money.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Thanks for the comment 👍and info on the torque, but what is the torque spec on this? No accidents after 5+ years 😃..

[@jenniferm5375]

@@MaldonadosGarage it's 88foot/ LBS torque better safe than sorry, is your family, I understand home owners want to save some money, but at what cost? Is the outer nut holding the stator cover assembly.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Wow, 88 ft lbs seems high for a stator. It sounds like a broken bolt to me..... Not sure about the nut, this video was from a while ago.... Thanks for your input. Hope you have your beat year yet!

[@jenniferm5375]

@@MaldonadosGarage back in 2012 half a million LG washers were recalled because they were shaking violently and in some cases the drums came loose resulting in damages and injuries to people, I always follow factory recommendations, I'm just a tech, not an engineer. You still think that the torque is too much

[@MaldonadosGarage]

@jenniferm5375 that's a lot of washers. There are no arguments here 😀 , glad you were willing to share this important information on proper torque spec. Keep on teching!

[@marienvuik]

Wow thanks for this video. I had the exact same problem with identical washer. Was about an hour worth of work and a lot of money saved. Paid $25 for the part.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

No problem, thanks for watching, glad it helped and you are back in business!!! #DIY

[@boostedsubie9829]

Great video it help me change the rotation sensor worked great

[@stevemacnally6309]

My Lg front end washer wont compete the spin cycle when i have a load in it. it try's to cycle through, like it will start spinning one way, then the other but will not speed up.. As it starts to speed up, the tub really starts to move around and then after several attempts, it shuts down and error code LE. However, when I run it empty, it completes the cycle no problem. Any idea's what the cause might be.. Looks to me that no matter what size load, the tube as its speeding up will shake pretty violently.. Appreciate any help.

[@stevemacnally6309]

Got rid of washer and purchased an Electrolux

[@pjmclenon]

hello i repl;aced the RPS a bout 1 month ago and it worked fine till yeserday after i opnly put 2 towels and i got the LE error code again and i called LG and they said remove the 2 towels and i stillget the LE error code and i did a power reset and i still get the LE error code

[@jmcwatchdog526]

Over soaping or over loading puts to much drag on the motor causing the hall sensor to burn out. Be sure to use HE soap only one pod or 1 ounce. If you see suds in the window while washing you are using the wrong soap or too much.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Good information. Thanks for sharing.

[@gordonfuentes808]

Awsum video 💯🤙🏽 very ez 2 follow along Mahaloz n Alooooooooha

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Thanks Gordon, happy it was able to help. Maholo for your feedback and support! Aloha!

[@kalbrar7169]

Lol orale holmes. My wife going to be happy after I fix it. Lol gorilla strength. I used to hear that back in day in automotive school.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Lol, hope you got it fixed. Thanks for the comment.

[@miguelramos8338]

this video help for Kenmore too .

[@romell73]

What if the router don't have sensor . I checked the router and I didn't find sensor

[@maryschaefer3980]

Hi. I know you posted a while now. I followed the video and sensor got fixed, but now while spinning it makes a grinding noise. Did I not push the rotor all the way in. Why is this sound? Help please

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Did the grinding happen right after you changed the sensor...

[@maryho1766]

Is all LG washer have the same sensor?

[@hiltoncordero7910]

All gl has the same sensor?

[@JamesBond-yw3fu]

Thanks. I just replaced mine works like a charm. Hope now you know how to use the camera light on your phone. :-)

[@MaldonadosGarage]

+James Bond Lol, Glad to hear your are up n running.

[@sattapholsomboonchai4501]

I had changed hall sensor module but still got LE error code ,even if motor and hall sensor wires were in good condition . Please advise.thank you.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

What is your model?

[@DHawk06]

I had same issue, it’s very rare to still get the LE after u change out the sensor, however the board cannot recognize any rpm’s from the sensor so it’ll continue to throw that code until u replace the main control board

[@tanyas.3219]

Is the rotation sensor a universal part?

[@Chuck-tq3kq]

Will this work for top loaders

[@billyswift5068]

Why do stators break

[@KLORIENTA]

Thank you so much. Worked and I got the part for 13 and change!!

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great news! Glad the video helped, have a great rest of the week and weekend!

[@Noneyaviz13]

I noticed one wire( yellow wire )connected to the sensor is broken. Would that be the reason perhaps I'm getting le code?

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Yes, definently not good when there are broken wires. This could be a reason.

[@timothybrown6928]

Awesome work God bless you..

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Thank you, God Bless You too!

[@victormartinez8654]

I thought it was a the door switch but now that I watched this video I think I'm going to go with this one

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Did you put it in test mode?

[@UberKrispy]

Good work brother.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Thanks, hope it helped.

[@tobytollefsen8802]

Thank you for your great video. You saved me big $$$$$.

[@aerlial360]

Thanks for the video. I normally go OEM but this customer is far away so I did Amazon to save time and get the part in quicker. It had 165 all 5-star reviews and claimed "better than OEM". Of course, it worked perfectly for two loads, one while I was there and one afterwards, then the LE code came back up. I check the harness pretty thoroughly with the exception that I didn't remove the taped section. Would bad shocks have anything to do with causing this to your knowledge/experience? I've only had to do this job three times, this is the only one that failed again after working.

[@deleqtronica8733]

Did you ever find a solution to this? I’m in the same boat, replaced the sensor, worked for one load now it’s back to throwing up LE codes mid-wash.

[@aerlial360]

@@deleqtronica8733 I imagine it's the main control board but my customer didn't want to put the money into it. The stator wasn't cracked that I could see. Some have a motor control board as well. It's been a while so I don't remember if this one did.

[@deleqtronica8733]

@@aerlial360 thanks for the reply! I have another question hopefully you can help me with, but you you know how many pound of torque should I torque the main bolt holding the drum?

[@aerlial360]

@@deleqtronica8733 Having the right toque isn't necessary. You hand tighten it and then, believe it or not, give your ratchet a couple hard taps with a hammer. I use a rubber mallet. Same with removing it.

[@DanB3286]

So my machine has the le code come up it stop half way thought the cycle and boom LE code is this the same issue

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Dryer or washer? What make/model?

[@DanB3286]

@@MaldonadosGarage its a lg tromm steam washer 4.0 ultra capicity Direct drive Quiet ouput Wm2487hwm

[@fayezalshareef5638]

Please how to factory default for washing machin LG direct drive 11kg model F1443KD6 or test mode or reset

[@MaldonadosGarage]

I am so sorry, so late to reply. I hope you found the procedure.

[@jasminefolmar4844]

THANK U SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO I OFTEN COME TO KZbin FOR REPAIRS TO DO MYSELF AND ALWAYS GET THE PERFECT PERSON N VIDEO TO HELP ME, I BOUGHT MY PART FROM AMAZON FOR $10.99 JUST FINISHED WHAT TOOK ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES AFTER GETTING THE FIRST BOLT OFF WASHER WORKING PERFECT.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great to hear everything went smoothly for you Jasmine!!! Glad to hear you like to #diy .

[@G7IQJUK]

LE replaced HALL sensor still no go stator gets hot buzz oscilator noise no spin check wires blue red white grey sensor continuity to pcb 3 motor coil wires 5 ohms restinace went into test mode still woyuld not spin is there main pcb fault trys 2, 3 min bleeps LE

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Hopefully it's not the control board. Zack Nelson will show you how to check test it. Check it out, let us know. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGKUhZuvZduKZrs

[@ferrari5k]

Please advise if you heard a "HUM" when Drum not spinning? Thank you. Same problem but we hear a HUM>>

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Hello. Sorry, I did not hear a hum.

[@ferrari5k]

Thanks as a Yes would have Cinched it. I'm replacing Sensor Anyway as your instructions were great. Can't hurt.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Thank you, sure hope the new sensor gets your dryer back up. Please share if the sensor was the fix so that it can help others that may run across this video. Thanks for watching!

[@michalp2362]

ferrari5k did it fix it? I also hear the hum but it acts like it’s lacking power to spin the drum. It’s not blocked as it’s free to spin by hand.

[@wlc1980]

My LG washer tries to start , Hums and won’t unless I give it a push and then it starts moving . When the drum stops it wants to do it all over again , I have to push the rotor to get the drum to start spinning. Anybody have any suggestions? Bearing? Plastic teeth?? Sensor??

[@wlc1980]

I replaced the sensor and the rotor with no luck. Rotor still hums like it wants to turn but won’t. Bearing is smooth and quiet, must be an electrical problem with the stator or a relay???? The rotor splines were iffy but obviously not the problem. Anybody have a suggestion?

[@MaldonadosGarage]

I found this, see if you can get your machine into Diagnostic mode.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omSklX1_jc-Cl6s

[@MaldonadosGarage]

I agree, could be electrical, check this video out.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGKUhZuvZduKZrs

[@wesleydillon86]

Mine is doing the same did you fix yours?

[@marcito-bp6qu]

any help with my watching machine?? model lg w3j5qn4ww it's not spinning LE error

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Lets try reset first... www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/le-error-code-CT10000012-1337701712239

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Hi everyone, hope your dryers are still going strong! I have been asked on several occasions if I had a means to receive a donation. I really didn't know it was possible until recently. Thank you to for this form of gratitude. I have created a donation link through paypal on the top right of my home page if you are still interested. I greatly appreciate you all.

[@christopherrojas2396]

Link to where I can purchase part?

[@utri_piquee]

*i Can rewrite in english if necessary. Humberto, muchas gracias por tu video, como se llama la herramienta con la que quitas la tuerca de la protección del motor? Te lo agradecería mucho para comprarla!! Por cierto, el motor de mi lavadora no gira, en tu video si gira , en el mio está muy duro, será problema del sensor igualmente? Da error LE la lavadora, saludos!

[@davidcarroll6540]

What about error code E6 >?????

[@chyhang6992]

wow thank you for your tip i have the dame problem i hope my fixed too

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Good luck, I hope it works.

[@DrewDiaz]

Yeah well, I have a wm0642hw and it turned out the problem was the braided anti leak stainless steel hoses, these evident have some kind of valve in them and the water pressure in my house stopped the hose up.. same 1E, lE error.. figured this out after having swapped out the sensor.

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great to hear you got your machine going again, sorry the video did not help. Thank you for sharing what your fix was, hopefully it can helps others as well.

[@mrsmith1339]

The 17 mm nut was tight, and I used the poor man's impact wrench, a large box end wrench and a hammer.Why do you work in the dark? You don't have a screwdriver. When your only tool oi a hammer. every thing looks like a nail.

[@tico9126]

thanks a lot works great

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Great to hear! Glad it helped. Have a great weekend!

[@ashokdobariya6567]

Thank you sir

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Happy it helped

[@CityOfParis93]

merci

[@ozkyles]

Not me - replaced the sensor and tried to reset. Still not working

[@danp7463]

Kylie McNamara: same here it was quick and easy but I just wasted $20.

[@ozkyles]

Dan Peters turns out machine was cactus and had to buy a new one

[@deleqtronica8733]

For anyone reading, the wiring harness can also be the culprit.

[@1globotec]

muchas gracias amigo exelente vedeo

[@kellymeyer6273]

I cannot get that bolt off!😫😫😫😫😫

[@victormartinez8654]

And if it works I'll keep you post Laredo Texas

[@MaldonadosGarage]

Sounds good Victor. Thanks for keeping is in the loop.

[@gonzog6756]

That's wats up pero

[@ismaelmaltez899]

Tengo una san Key no centrífuga no lava

[@anetaosiem4660]

REPLACEMENT FOR A NEW ITEM IS NO ART, REPAIR THE OLD ELEMENT.

[@alanforeman7082]

The I I