LOCKED ROTOR ERROR

Cause  

The motor can not turn

Solution 

Check for tub moving freely by hand and if does not may be a bad tub bearing, cracked magnets on the rotor, stator windings resistance greater than 15 ohms or less than 5 ohms, foreign item between tubs.

Some models have a hall sensor that will cause this error code if resistance is out of range.  

With unit powered off check Front Load Hall Sensor resistance values White to Red 8~12 kohms and White to Blue for 8~12 kohms. 

With unit powered on but not running check White to Gray for 10-15vdc. Then spin tub by hand and check Gray to Red and also Gray to Blue for 10vdc pulses when spinning the tub by hand.

DETAILS BELOW:

If tub does not rotate in wash cycle, spin tub by hand. Does tub make a noise?

If noise is present: Visually inspect the rotor and stator.

  • Remove cover. Is rotor bolt loose? If so, tighten rotor bolt when reassembling.
  • Check Stator bolts. Are bolts loose? If so, tighten.
  • Inspect rotor, clutch and coupler assembly. Is either cracked or broken? If so, replace cracked or broken part.
  • Inspect stator harness for damage and if damaged replace the harness.
  • If any of the above are not the issue then the issue is most likely a bad tub bearing. You may also feel vibrations or a gritty feeling when you turn the tub by hand. You will need to replace the tub bearing to repair. If the model you are working on does not offer individual tub parts then you will have to replace the entire tub assembly. Check the exploded view in the parts portal on GSFS, the service manual or one of our official LG Parts vendors website exploded view to determine which style of front load washer tub you are repairing.

 

If no noise:
Inspect wire harness connectors for Stator & Hall Sensor. Is a connector disconnected or loose? If so, reconnect.

Inspect Rotor Magnets for damage. Replace if damaged.

Check wire harness for continuity from main board to stator. Replace if no continuity.

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