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Error code LE comes up after 2 min. when trying to run the dishwasher. We had the motor replaced when dishwasher was 1 year old then again a year later. It has been less than a year and it is doing the same thing.

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I had the same problem. It was caused by 1 or more wires in the door that have cracked and split apart. I cut the bad sections out and reconnected the wires and it works now. The LG's are known to do this. LG said they would send all new wire harness but it would cost $200 to have a tech put it in. LG would not cover the labor.

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If your LG dishwasher is connected to the drain (or disposal) directly and not through an Air Gap, your problem may be that the drain hose does not have a "high point" in the line and the water is being naturally siphoned from the dishwasher into the drain.

If the above is true, either install an air gap (see hardware store) or attach the drain hose high to the counter top (bottom) so there is a permanent high point.

Please report back what you find, OK?

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Display Condition LE = Motor Error
Possible Cause For Error Occurrence:
1.Wiring connection is OK?
2.The Impeller of Washing Pump is locked.
3.The rotor of Washing Motor is locked.
4.The Blade is locked.
Remedy:
Check the wiring connection.
Replace the cause of restriction.
Replace the Washing Motor.
Replace the PCB.

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Wiring connection is OK?
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Remedy:

Check the wiring connection.
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Replace the Washing Motor.
Replace the PCB.

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Remedy: Correct wiring connections. Replace the cause of restriction. Replace the washing motor. Replace the PCB.
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Hi

Error Code LE is a Motor Error

Possible Cause For Error Occurrence:

Wiring connection is OK?
The Impeller of Washing Pump is
locked.
The rotor of Washing Motor is
locked.
The Blade is locked.


Remedy:

Check the wiring connection.
Replace the cause of restriction.
Replace the Washing Motor.
Replace the PCB.


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