Fixing KENMORE Washer LE Error - replacing Motor Rotor Position Sensor (applies to LG as well) DIY
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- This video shows how I fixed my KENMORE Washer (Model: 796.40021900) - saving myself a very good amount of money not calling for a service man - they gave me an estimate of a few hundred dollars to fix it!!!
The new part cost me $26.53 (plus $7.99 shipping). I could have been able to get it twice as cheap on eBay but decided to order from the manufacturer directly to make sure the part is 100% fine.
You are looking to order Part#: 6501KW2001A (Washer Motor Rotor Position Sensor). But please check the manual and the web site for your washer model to make sure you are ordering a proper part.
Make sure you disconnect the electricity prior doing the fix!!!
Good luck! :)
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*this problem and the fix applies to my own experience and my own situation please follow the instructions wisely at your own risk!
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Headache over a broken washer, 1 day, searching internet and came upon this video, 30 minutes, fixing the washer based on your instruction, 20 minutes. Being a hero to my wife, priceless. Thank you so much for posting this instruction video.
Glad it was helpful and worked out! Thank you for letting know, James!!! 😊😊😊😊
6 years after this clip was posted and it’s still super useful. Thank you so much for the help! Overloaded my washer like an idiot…. Got the LE error…. Opened the back up to check out the belt. There’s no belt inside. Quick search. found this clip. Ordered part. 15 minute fix! So pleased. Thanks again!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video!!! My washer is working again and it cost us only $13.00 instead of hundreds if I had to call a repair man. Cute kitty too!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to film this for all of us in need.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words! 😊😊😊😊😊
I always appreciate the help and instructions from the people out there to give us a little edge on saving money and time. I'm always checking youtube before I make the call for outside help. Thanks again and keep on doing what your doing.
Thank you for such a nice comment, Frank!!! 😊😊😊
Fixed my washer, cost was a $22 part from Amazon and this video. If I can do it, any woman can do it. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks dude. I replaced the motor rotor last year and figured the machine didn't know where the drum was. I could turn over the drum while the machine was on using a ratchet, and the machine would turn for a short while and quit. Perfect!
Great to hear good news from you, Jeff! Glad you were able to resolve your problem and the video gave some help! 😊😊😊
Thanks so much for posting! So far so good. Washer was only out of commission for a couple days thanks to your video and quick Amazon delivery. I don’t want to make this too long but just want to mention that my washer had a slightly different part number and one a couple sites I went to were saying it would not be compatible. My advice to others is just to get the part number on the part itself and go for it.
Thank you for commenting and for passing your advice,
Jason!!! 😊😊😊
OMG. Thanks a lot!!! I fixed it. I watched the video and decided to try. My husband was very skeptical about it, especially when he saw what came in the package 😂. He couldn’t believe that such a small part will make any difference. He was sure that we need to call a professional.
But nope. It worked. I did it. Thanks a lot!!!
The only difference was the part. My part was slightly different. I ordered by the number showing on the part in my washer machine.
Hello Lika Melik-Eganova! Glad you were able to fix it on your own! Peace and Love!!! 😊😊😊😊
Wish it had make it for me, love the easy fixes but now I have no clue what to do next to fix my Kenmore washing machine… LE code again, nothing changed. Great video though and it sure helped a lot of people reading the comments!
Sorry to hear that, Eric! Did you purchase the sensor part from a reputable seller?
Hey Max. Thank you so much. This worked perfectly for me. A note to anyone struggling with removing the motor cover... it’s magnetized. Just wiggling it a bit and it’ll come right off.
Thank you for commenting Mark! Glad it worked for you and you found a good way of removing the cover!!! 😊😊😊😊😊
Thank god for this comment!!
this video saved me $700. Perfect instructions, easy to read and understand, made the whole thing simple. Thank You!
I am glad to hear it, Joshua! Thank you for sharing! It makes me happy to know the video was helpful!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank You for the video. Save me some money from buying a new washer. I bought the part from Amazon and made sure the seller was from LG. Amazon does sell fake parts and they can't control that. Amazon is great on the delivery time but they can't guarantee the product's authenticity. Really thanks again for the video.
Glad it was helpful, Chris Jung!!! 😊😊😊😊😊
Sir, thank you so much for posting this video! I fixed my machine on my own today and it cost me $25 & about 3hrs. You have no idea how grateful I am to you-thank you again!!!!!!
Glad it helped, Jenilee Arnson! Thank you for leaving such a complimentary comment! )))))
A HUGE thank you, Max! You saved me much time and $$ with your video. I spent $12 on Amazon for the sensor and 30 minutes to replace it. You DA MAN!
Thank you Max. $12 well spent. Total 45 minutes of my own labor and now works great again. I hope I can get five more years out of it. Bought in 2010.
Hey Gary. Thank you for letting me know. Glad it worked for you. I also bought mine in 2010. I disconnect it out of outlet now though, when not using it, as I feel having it plugged in makes the electronic go crazy even when it is turned off. If you notice any strange behavior with your washer that is my advice - to not have it plugged in the outlet unless using it. :)
I'll take that advice.
Max, thanks for the info. I purchased the sensor 6501KW2002A for $13 and it arrived the next day. It took 30-55 minutes to do this repair, and it fixed the problem.
More details for others: I have an 8 year old Kenmore model 796.4138 washing machine. Two years ago I had an appliance repair company replace the Stator assembly and got the same LE error at the time. The repair including the stator and sensor, together called the stator assembly cost about $300 with parts and labor.
What I have deduced after talking with a couple of people is the Stator assembly, which consists of 2 parts the Stator (big coil of wire on plastic wheel) and the sensor 6501KW2002A are typically replaced together because there is no way for the repair technician to test and positively confirm the $13 sensor is bad when he is in the field. And because they have to remove the stator anyway to get access to the sensor, the techs are forced to replace both the Stator and sensor together. There is very little that can go wrong with the stator, it's just a coil of wire which connects to a wiring harness which connects to the circuit board.
The tech I talked to this weekend said he replaces the stator assembly regularly but the sensor is the bad component. The difference in material is $13 for the sensor and $200-300 for the Stator Assembly. Labor to replace either one is exactly the same. This tech said he never orders a sensor by itself and he only gave up the info after I probed him with facts and details.
If you get the LE error I Highly Recommend this part and the less than hour to replace. Frankly, I'm going to buy a spare so I have this sensor for the future.
Thank you for sharing the info here, John! I know many people with that problem will find it helpful! Glad you were able to fix the problem and back to normal.
Hi Max... Thanks for making this video. I had followed a few other troubleshooting videos that gave me some direction on where to start looking for the issue that was causing the LE error. By testing and process of elimination it seemed like the position sensor was the issue. I called a parts store and ordered the part... When it arrived it was the same part number that you showed in the video. Anyway I changed and voila, it is working now. Thanks so much and wanted to let you know that you helped this household. My wife is very happy that it is fixed!
Hi Ron! Thanks for letting me know that it worked for you! It makes my day to hear the video was helpful in any way! )))
Thank you! Just performed this fix and after running short cycle my washer is working again. Perfect video for this fix. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind comment, Kevin! Glad you were able to fix it! 😊😊😊
You're welcome Max. Thanks again for helping others who experienced this same issue.
Greatly appreciate the helpful video! I was able to order the part online and replace it myself. More importantly, I didn’t have to leave the house or call for repair this week...The laundry was starting to back up with two kids in the house!
Great to hear your story, David! I am happy to know it was helpful for you and your family! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Awesom video once I muted the song. The only difference between the video and my Kenmore was the bolt was incredibly tight and hard to loosen and others should know the motor cover is lined with large magnets so it is a bear to pull off. I used the old school pounding method to jiggle the magnets loose.
Thank you so much Mr Max for your sharing videos with us , I appreciate it sir . Good luck
Thank you for watching and for the kind words Samir! :)))
Thanks! Worked perfectly. There's a reason this video has so many views. Things I learned: The center bolt everyone talks about had locktite on my Kenmore Elite. It took a wrench and a hammer for me to get it loose, and even then it fought coming out the whole way. The hubcap like cover is held on by a ring of magnets, so you're fighting more than just that central gear holding it in. Pulling while wiggling got it loose. The several screws inside were also locked into place, but once snapped loose came out easily. Putting everything back together was the easiest part of the whole thing.
Thank you for watching and sharing some tips on the process, Ethan! Many people who comment had problems with the area of taking it apart, so your input will be much helpful for those who are in the beginning of the fix!
Same experience with the bolt, thanks for giving me the courage to really torque it! Another thing I noticed with the elite is that the wiring harness is screwed down really close to the rotor. I took out a few of the harness restraints and it really helped when I removed the rotor, it didn't have to hang from the wiring. Those connectors were really stubborn, and having 2 hands free to unhook them was helpful.
Ethan, I just fixed my Kenmore Elite with the same problem. Thanks for mentioning the magnets around the cover. I learned from another video you need a 17 mm socket to remove that bolt, and a 10 mm socket for the screws under/inside the hubcap.
I had exactly the same experience, but mine is an LG. Every single bit looks identical tho. Part. no. is also the same. Weird.
This video was a lifesaver for me. Worked perfectly. Fixed my machine for $19. Took less than 30 min to fix it. Thanks again.
I am glad you fixed it on your own without wasting big money! Thanks for commenting!!! 😊😊😊
@@tetmax Do you have any idea what would cause the sensor to fail in the first place?
I have 2 possible ideas. The first - might be a flaw in the electronics design that make the sensor go bad in so many customer cases. The Second - Bad electricity wiring/settings in your/my house when the voltage fluctuates beyond safe boundaries and again the electronics design flaw is not protecting against it. To be safe I now have the washer plugged into the outlet through a Grounded Outlet Plug Adapter with a turn on/off switch. I turn off the electricity off after each wash so the machine is not plugged in when not working. I also brought an electrician to check the amount of voltage coming into my house and they did admit it was 124V instead of 120V. It is a bit high but within the allowed boundaries. But since I do think the washer electronics has a design flaw I keep it unplugged when not in use.
@@tetmax thanks for this comment. I would have fixed this myself, but since I'm disabled now from a stroke I couldn't. I sent this video to my wife and to our maintenance man. She bought a new machine that day only to find it didn't fit in our space...maybe it can still be saved. If it works I'll get her to put the machine on a switch.
Thanks again for the great video!
@@charlesbireland1780, sorry to hear about your condition! I hope you will recover and get better! Thank you for visiting!
I just started getting this error on my Kenmore Elite Front Loader so I'm going to see if I can fix it myself... thanks so much for the video! Also, loved that your Orange fur supervisor was on-site to inspect your work... gives me confidence this job was done right 🍻
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Thank you, saved me a ton of $. But that bolt holding the “rotor” on was thread sealed on mine so I had to use a hammer on the wrench since the tub was still rotating and I didn’t have an impact driver in the laundry room. And I needed a gear puller to pull it off. Good thing I had one. Anyway, thank you again Sir!
Glad the video was helpful and you were able to overcome the problematic bolt issue, Bill!
Many people commented here that they had hard time dealing with it so it was great you were able to resolve it your way! Peace and Love! 😊😊😊
I begged my husband to fix the washing machine for 2 months while I took our whole families clothes to the laundry mat. Decided to see if I could do something, came across your video, purchased the product & BAM I have a washing machine again!!!! Awesome instruction & detail. Thank you SO SO much!!
Thank you for commenting, Kat! I am glad you were able to fix your washing machine on your own! )))
Looks like you need a new husband !
My wife it's a happy woman again 🙂 Thanks for your help.
Thank you for letting me know, Alejandro!!! Glad it worked out for you!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Great video and I like that you said to check the wires first, in my case I replaced the sensor first only to later discover I had a wire burnt all the way through. I patched it temporarily and then ordered a new wiring harness which was only $25.
Thank you, Cam Maurer! Yes, lots of times the simplest thing can cause the problems. I am glad you fixed it eventually! ... and the sensor can be saved for any future problems. Looks like the washers have a weak link - those sensors. :)
Thanks so very much! It worked and I impressed the family at the same time!!!!!
Great to hear that! Glad it worked out for you! Thank you for commenting!!! 😊😊😊
Max. Gracias
Es increíble este video
Él mismo error LE apareció en mi Lavadora Kenmore
El Domingo 27 de Agosto ordene el sensor rotor del motor y me llegó el 28 de Agosto 2023
Amazon ❤️❤️❤️
Pague 13 Dls
Gracias a Dios todo salió genial
Me ahorre la vista del técnico que me cobraba 100 por la visita + el cobro por la reparación
Me ahorre mucho dinero $$$
Gracias a este video de Max 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Suerte para todos los que tienen el mismo problema
Bendiciones 🙏
¡Hola! ¡Me alegra que te haya resultado útil! ¡Gracias por comentar y mucha suerte con todo! ¡Paz y amor! 😊😊😊
A million thank yous for making this video!
You are quite welcome, toddiboi!!! 😊😊😊
Yes, have to have those Pets to Supervise. I have 2 Dachshunds that have to Supervise all the time!
I think Dachshunds make much better supervisors than Maine Coons! So your work should have much greater quality control for sure, Matt!!! 😊😊😊😊
Fixed my LE error on my Kenmore 796.48842800. Exact same part number as in the video.
I wasn’t careful and broke one clip on the side of the connectors on the motor but everything appears to be working fine. Thanks for the video!!
Great to hear from you, Khanh Pham! Thank you for letting me know!!! :)))
Finally i found the problem source! Thanks for the help!
You are very welcome! Thank you for commenting! :)
Hi Max and thanks for your help over the video.....so very helpful. I can not say enough.
Hello! Thanks for letting me know! Comments like this make my day! 😊😊😊
Thank you so much for the video!! Worked like a charm!
Great to hear, Travis! Thanks for letting me know!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Needed this for the salon. THANK YOU
Thank you for watching and commenting, Brandi Allen!!! )))
Thanks for the video, worked perfectly!
Stephen, glad it helped! Thank you for commenting!
Thank you! Got part for ten bucks, hardest part about this was to find specific part for my Kenmore washer. I selected right.
Hey, Erich Fredricks! I am glad it worked for you! Thanks for letting me know! I love to hear those kind of news! )))
Hi. The Kenmore I have the same error LE code but how do you know the specific model number since I don’t have the manual anymore. Thanks
@@liemclassicrock try to look at the Washer itself. There must be a model number plate somewhere on it. May be on the back or one of the sides.
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Check inside door or on side, I found it in two spots.
Thanks for the video. Helped us fix the washer!
Thank you, for the kind words Lesah! :)
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Worked perfectly!!thank you for posting this!
Glad it helped, Brady! ))
Thank you, Max. Followed your video and was able to fix the LE error code. Washer appears to be working as it was before.
It was hard getting it off but i finally fixed it and my Cat did supervised me and making sure the job was done successfully....... Thanks......😃😺
Thank you for commenting, Charles! Those helpful cats! What would we do without them??? :)))
How did you remove the washer motor cover? I removed the bolt, but it still won't budge!
@@tcranger1 It takes some pulling! The washer motor cover houses magnets that hold onto the copper portion you see in the video. You really have to play with it, pulling first on one side, and then the other. It will come off.
THANKS ITS WORKING BACK PERFECTLY.
Glad to hear that, Tracy! Thank you for letting me know! 😊😊😊
Awesome video, worked well. One caveat, the part number ends in either 2001A or 2002A. Luckily, I ordered both and the second one work. Saved me some money though, props.
Ryan, thank you for your comment!
The main bolt on mine was loose. All I had to do was reposition it securely, tighten it, and it was good to go.
I’m a appliance Technician and thanks for the help.
Thank you for watching and commenting, Keith!
Thanks for the tip! Fixed the washer!
Great to hear it, Joel! Thank you for commenting!
Thank you so much! You saved me hundreds of dollars!
Glad I could help! Thank you for commenting!!! 😊😊😊😊
Thank you for the video. Helped a lot
Thank you for your comment, Woodwalker 003! Glad it was helpful! :) 😎😍
I appreciate this instruction!
Thanks Sir for a useful info . 🖒
Glad it worked for you, Nedal. Thanks for commenting! :)
Works! Try this FIRST!!
Best video on how too EVER,,...PERFECT
Chip Renner, thank you very much for your kind words!!! 😊😊😊
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEOS
You are very Welcome!!! 😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you Mr. MAX
You are very welcome! :)))
Very helpful thxs for everything!!!!
Great to hear from you, Jamie! I'm glad it was helpful! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
You are looking to order Part#: 6501KW2001A (Washer Motor Rotor Position Sensor). But please check the manual and the web site for your washer model to make sure you are ordering a proper part!
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Max Tetsoshvili how long did you drain the washer from the tube ?
For me on my Kenmore Elite it ended up being 6501KW2002A. They look the same to me, but definitely glad I took your advice and checked 👍 Thanks!
Your the man thank you
Glad it worked! Thank you for commenting! )))
Gracias hermano
Good evening Max. I am getting the LE error code on our washer that is similar to yours. I can start a wash cycle and the drum turns in one direction but won't turn in the opposite direction. It seems a though there is a motor lock issue. Is this the same behavior you were seeing with your machine? Could the rotor position sensor be the issue in my case?
Hello cwsrad
. It started similar way in my case. After rebooting (turning off/on once or several times) it would eventually go through the cycle, but soon it stopped going through and was getting stuck in one position. After doing a research it was obvious that fixing it through the Sears would cost me nearly the same amount of money as buying a new washer, so I decided to give it a shot and replace the part myself - the part I listed in the description. If you decide to go the same path wish you luck in fixing your washer. :)
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How did you loosen the spindle bolt you removed first with a crescent wrench. My is on tight and haven't figured out a way to hold the drum/spindle in place (it just turns) while I try to loosen the bolt. Did you us and impact wrench on it?
Mine was not that old or rusty but still a hard one to do as I remember. I used regular wrench as seen on the video. Just did a very short - sudden effort on it to start it moving. May be you can put some oil or WD-40 or any other thing on it for a while to make it more yielding.
Thanks for your replay Max. I finally got it loose and my washer is working nicely now. Items tried: 1) Put few drops of PB Blaster on the bolt mating surface, let it soak 30 minutes and then used my air compressor impact wrench ... surprisingly no luck. But, my compressor is small and only get about 70 lbs of torque, 2) Put a 20" steel tube over my socket wrench for more leverage. I held the drum in place and my wife used the wrench and broke the bolt lose! Dried Locktite was on the threads. Put one drop on threads near bolt head when reinstalling.
I also have a Kenmore front load washing machine..just like the one in this video. LE error code keeps coming on but before it does there’s some sort of clanking noise. Is that normal for the LE code?
Yes, that exactly what was happening to mine - the clanking noise!!! ))
at 1:40 you take off that first big wheel. I'm having a hell of a time taking it out after removing the center bolt. Is there another part that needs to come over before the whole piece does?
Hey Jastin! Sorry to hear you having hard time removing the big wheel. Answering your question no, there was no any other part that I removed, so you need to shake and move it around slightly trying to let it go. Just be patient and do not break something while removing it. Check if there is any rust on it may be you need to loosen it with some lubricant. Good luck!
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So I ordered a new sensor. If the magnetic part got chipped down slightly due to some grinding, do I have to replace that or just the sensor?
Hey! Thanks for asking! I am not a trained technician, just posted my video to show how I fixed it personally.
However, if it was me, I would try to just install the new sensor, and if does not fix it investigate deeper. Good luck!
Will this work for model 41382410? Sears direct tried pushing me to replacing the whole motor and that replacing just the sensor with an aftermarket once will only cause more problems. Everywhere I’ve looked has said to just replace the sensor. Will this work with my model stated above? Thanks again!
Hello Gymjunki! Thank you for your question! Unfortunately, I am not a trained professional to help you with that question. When I was searching for my part I just looked it up on Internet.
Also, if you cannot find it anywhere, just open up the washer and remove the broken sensor to check the numbers on it, then order similar. Just take a picture of it before you remove it or film it - so, when you set the new one - you know the exact spot and the way it should be settled in.
In any case the low cost of the sensor worth giving it a shot. Hope my answer will be helpful.
Hi! Any clue on how to unscrew the first middle bolt on the motor cap? It is extra stuck, unable to turn, not at all like the vid... Thanks!
It depends on why it is stuck. If it is due to rust some anti rust sprays can help if it is due to being screwed extra tight need to get a good grip and hold tight the motor to unscrew it. In any case hope you will be able to handle it!
@@tetmax thanks for your time!
Hi, do you think this solution work also for other model , for example the Kenmore 796?
Hello Sergio! Thanks for visiting! I suspect yes, but do not know the answer to your question for sure, because I am not professional and simply share my experience on YT.
If it was me, I would search the answer on the Internet and if I did not find any answer, I would open Kenmore 796 and check the sensor inside there, then would order that exact sensor (or analog - they have catalogs at Sears Parts for example where they say which parts can work for which model). Then I would install the sensor and saw if that worked. This way I would lose $7-10 for the sensor if it does not work, but would save tons of money if that worked. )))
hi i have a same issue with lg mashing machine error LE ,but then I open it the back, no sensor down but machine was working before any help?
Hello Marcito, thank you for asking. I would not be able to help you here as what I am showing here was the only way to fix my type of washing machine. Try to read your manual and search for any helpful information on your particular washer type. If you find the answer share it on youtube like I did so people can apply your fix to their particular model. Good luck!
I bought a used washer it works but it shakes when it go really fast.it kinda stops but.my floor is wood so it might be the floor or is it the shocks
It takes some effort to level the washer so it is not shaking. Look for instructions on how to level the washer properly, Brandon. I am sure your washer has adjustable, front-leveling legs with locking nuts.
Hey I have the same LE code but I have taken everything off and there’s not wiring for the position sensor, what could this be
Hello! You need to contact the washer manufacturer. This particular model cannot operate without the sensor. If you have a different model it may be located in a different place, but again only the manufacturer can help you with the right direction.
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Can anyone confirm if their washer was making a grinding noise and unable to spin before this repair ?
I have error code LE but also a nasty grinding sound a few seconds after starting it up. It fills and drains fine, just can’t spin... however it does spin manually by hand when I stick hand inside drum.
Hello! Yes, that is how it was in my case.
My problem is that I tried to loosen the nut but it is very tight and the drum rotates. How can I loosen it so easy or what can I do so it doesn't spin the drum. Thank you
Unfortunately, there is no unique way to do it properly. I am going to release a new video where I came up with my way of loosening a bathtub drain nut. But that method will not work for you. You need to fix the drum and not break or damage any part of it. Go to a hardware store and ask for any spray that will help loosing the nut and try to use chemicals first. If that won't solve it then look for a way to fixate the drum without damaging it. Good luck!
This video shows how I fixed my KENMORE Washer (Model: 796.40021900) - saving myself a very good amount of money not calling for a service man - they gave me an estimate of a few hundred dollars to fix it!!!
The new part cost me $26.53 (plus $7.99 shipping). I could have been able to get it twice as cheap on eBay but decided to order from the manufacturer directly to make sure the part is 100% fine.
You are looking to order Part#: 6501KW2001A (Washer Motor Rotor Position Sensor). But please check the manual and the web site for your washer model to make sure you are ordering a proper part.
Make sure you disconnect the electricity prior doing the fix!!!
Good luck! :)
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Hey Max
I replaced the sensor and still get le code. Any thoughts on what is wrong?
It moves about six inches then stops abruptly.
Hey Bill! Sorry to hear it!
I am not a trained professional but I would check on 3 things.
1. See if you inserted the sensor properly. There are 3 holes - each needs one pin in - so make sure it is sits on the exact same spot as the one that is to be replaced.
2. May be the new sensor is not good. Did you get it from a trustful seller?
3. Disconnect the power, press and hold the power button - to make sure all electric static inside is gone, then re-plug it in and re-try. That may help.
Those are the common troubleshooting steps I would take before googling up for more info.
Hello dear, thanks for this interesting video but I have a question, my LG washing machine gives LE error not for all modes, on the 13 mins rinse mode it will work normally. For every mode that includes washing and needs to take washing powder it will give the error and not work. Might it be a clog in the passage of water from the powder position that prevents water from going to the water jar? is this also a reason for that and I need to replace the position sensor or it is another case? I mean it should give this error on all washing modes before replacing this position sensor? I hope you reply me.
Hello Hussein Shamiyi, I am not a professional to help you with your questions. If it was me, I would simply try to replace the sensor and see what would happen. That is actually what I did and shown in this very video. In the worst case you will lose the small amount of money for the sensor. Good luck!!!
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This song (instrumental) actually does have a name - it's called "One Night in the Life of Bosch". 😊😊😊
Hi i just ask if what is the cause why when i put in to wash he automatically stop in 8mins
Hello Maychelle Valerio. I am not sure - it depends on the error the machine shows on the display. Notice the error and check your manual for the error codes to define what the reason is.
How did you keep the motor from spinning while getting the bolt off?
Hello Tay! I never thought about it. I guess the bolt on my washer was not rusty as most washer have and with a sharp and short pull it was moving before gave the motor the spinning motion.
I wish I had seen this before going out and buying a new one. Actually, I didn’t buy it the man of the house did. Still now what are we supposed to do with the old one. Also, do you have any advice for the part at the top where the paint has worn off and turned a little rusty? I want to sell it as is maybe someone can fix it and make some money.
I use white toothpaste to polish little scratches and blemishes on my washer and dryer. It works perfect. You just have to vigorously work it in. But this method was used on small areas and without any rust - just metal underneath. Not sure how it is going to work on rusty areas. You can still try and see or if does not work google up for any tips on the Net. Good luck with everything and thank you for commenting! 😊😊😊😊
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. Swapped in rubber supply hoses and I was good to go.
Thanks for adding to the thread that helpful info. I am curious if you switched to the old sensor would it bring back the LE error or not?
Max Tetsoshvili well I got the error after swapping out the sensor, so probably returning the old sensor wouldn’t have solved the problem like the new hoses did
I see. Well, great that you fixed it on your own and it's working now! :)))
I am also getting the LE code. How do you determine that it’s the position sensor and not the stator or rotor?
Thanks for visiting, John! You need to look at your particular washer code list to determine the possible reasons for the code appearing on your model. If you are not sure what to do you need to bring a trained technician to fix it. In my case it was the the position sensor. But again I could have been wrong replacing it and I knew there was a chance me loosing the little money I spent for the sensor comparing to spending 10 times more just to bring a technician in to take a look! So, I took a chance and my washer is still functioning fine. Hope my answer helps.
OMG. THATS MY EXACT MODEL TOO! YAAAYYY! Umm I have an accompanying noise with mine too when I tried a empty steam cycle. Only when spinning... Is that normal?
Hello Lisa. I may guess it is not normal otherwise you wouldn't be asking.
1:59 Help! I can’t get those bolt things off!
So my washer tries to spin but gets a half turn and makes a winding noise and I get LE.. Is it possible it's sensor or is it likely it's the motor? To add context we just stored it in storage unit for 6 months and that's what caused my issues
Hello Ross. I am not a professional in this area I just share what I personally fix myself on YT, however, based on your description, it sounds exactly like what I had with my washer prior the fix, so if it was me making the decision, I would definitely try the fix. In the worst case you will lose the cost of that inexpensive (compared to a pro help or a purchase of new appliance) part.
I did all this exactly... error went away but now it's making a noise like grinding/dragging did I miss a part or not push it back all the way? Please help
Sorry to hear about your issue, Mary! I am not a professional to advise you. Mine was making that 'grinding/dragging noise' you describe right prior my fix and it was obviously not a missed part because the washer was never opened before. So, as I understand my washer noise came from the bad sensor itself.
If it was me, I would definitely checked on the missed part and also made sure the replaced sensor was the proper type and installed properly. It may be you did not install it properly or it was a wrong type of the replacement or a bad sensor (not functioning replacement).
Did you get your replacement from a reputable supplier or just purchased it from someone on eBay?
I would check on the installation and missed parts first, then called the supplier and made 100% sure they sent the right sensor for the model. When you deal with a proper - good supplier - they ask for your washer exact model and tell you which sensor to order. If they claimed they shipped the right part - I would ask them to send a new one as the one they sent may be a bad - not functioning one!
If the problem was still there, I would finally call for a trained help or would replace the washer.
Hope my line of thoughts was logical and will help you somehow to fix the problem. I wish you good luck!
Hey. How socket drill did you use to remove the bolt from driver motor.
Hey. Thanks for visiting, but I did not understand the question. Did you mistype the wording in any way?
@@tetmax thanks for your reply. I did mistype. At 1:49 in the video, you are removing the driver motor. Are you using socket or nut driver with your drill to remove the nut? I tried using 10mm socket as well as 3/8" nut driver with my drill, but I can't remove the it. I am wondering what is the accessory that use to remove that nut at 1:49
@Senthil Sabesan. I used a socket. I do not remember the exact figure but I do think it was 10mm one. The nuts on the video were rust free and they removed pretty easily but I definitely can relate to your problem and would recommend you a trick I came up with and used many times with a great success. You need to reduce the drill resistance setting by moving the clutch to a lower gear position. When you find 'the borderline' clutch position (it's when the drill starts applying enough pressure to turn the nut a little bit and then go into a few skipping cycles) the nut will start moving. Hope this works for you and the nuts will be removed fine. Good luck!
Hi! How did you remove the washer motor cover? I removed the bolt, but it still won't budge!
Hey Tommy! I was filming the whole process as I was fixing it, so if you have the same washer type it should be similar steps as shown in the video. If it is a different model that you got check it on Internet - may be someone uploaded instructions for your particular model. Good luck!
@@tetmax Hey Max. Thanks for replying. Turns out I just need to pull on it a bit harder and it came right off. Cheers!
@@tcranger1, great to hear it came off! Hope the rest will work ok as well! :)))
Thanks.
You are welcome!
Круто. Теперь я знаю что существует пародия на LG
OMG I have the same washer and doing the same code now I have to call someone to tomorrow to fixid I hope happens as same here
Thank you for visiting! Hope they repair it fine for you! ))
Did u end up fixing problem..?
Max, I have a Kenmore model 796.4138 and got the same LE error 2 years ago. The local repair company diagnosed the Motor Stator Assembly, which as you know is the round plastic/cooper unit. And, they replaced the entire assembly which came with the $10 sensor premounted on the assemble. So, here we are 2 yrs later and I'm getting the same LE error and same behavior. So, I purchased the sensor you recommended below which delivers from Amazon tomorrow and will try the swap. However, in your experience do you see the wiring harness or assembly coil ever failing?? I'm guessing the repair company took the easy route and replaced the entire assembly which cost $200-300 parts/labor vs. just doing the sensor for $10 + labor. Thoughts?
Hey John! I am not a technician, just a person owning the washer. I own and use it for 14 years. During that time I replaced the sensor 2 times (the first time is shown in this video) and also replaced a power plate that I also filmed last year but not uploaded yet. Other than those repairs, it was working fine. The only thing that I did some time ago was I started using a power switch that I turn on only during the wash time. So, the washer (unlike the dryer of the same model) stays disconnected from the power source when not in use. I think this washer model (even when off) is still getting electric flow when the power cable is connected and that makes the sensor and other electronic inside to go bad.
As for repair companies I think (like with auto mechanics) most of them will do whatever is easier or more profitable for them without caring about your money. Of course it does not mean it was your particular case. It is still possible they fixed the part that was really broken.
Hope your Amazon sensor replacement will work for you!
Max, you can read my reply above to the sensor vs Stator assembly replacement above. But wanted to expand on the power switch comment you made. So I talked to a tech and he said very good concept and makes sense in many situations. However, with the Kenmores he said the stator is a brushless DC (direct current) design and not suspetial to the variations in AC power. Also, there is a capacitor that blocks and filters the power, protecting the circuit board and sensor, something you only get with a high quality product. Regardless, I like the idea. Also this tech said the 2 most common issues with the Kenmores is #1 Stator Assembly with sensor the real problem and the pump because nobody ever cleans the pump filter. So, my wife and I laughed, checked our pump filter (on bottom left of washer) and it was about 30-40% plugged after 8 years. The tech said this will make the pump run harder and longer to pump the required amount of water and therefore fail faster. Check your filter!!!
Thanks for creating such a great post!!! @@tetmax
Hey John! Thanks for the info. I do check the filter once in a while. I also had a problem with Noise Filter Assembly recently. Just posted a video about it a few days ago. It is an easy fix and I fixed it intuitively without even reading about it. Check it out in case something similar happens to your unit in the future: th-cam.com/video/9FZftrmPK_g/w-d-xo.html
Sir I change mortar sensor but problem is same of LE
Slove my problem
Sorry to her that it did not work for you, Rochak. I simply shared my positive fixing experience with people like me on youtube and mentioned in my description that this is my experience only.
I am not sure if I am in a position to advise you anything but if it happened to me and I did the replacement for that type of washer and the proper new sensor (taking in consideration I replaced it properly and assembled back properly) I would probably think that the new sensor I got was not good.
I would try to ask the sensor seller to replace the bad sensor they sent me or purchase another sensor from a real good trusted company not some unknown person on eBay or some not known company on the Net. The worst thing that can happen is losing money on a 2nd sensor. That is what I would do.
If that did not work either than I would think to purchase a new Washer or call the repairman and ask him to fix it with their own parts - whatever is cheaper or whatever has longer warranty - it is always a fine balance between cost and quality. Good luck!
Y que función tiene ese sensor ! Por que tengo una lavadora igual pero no quiere deprimir la ropa
Jose, No soy un profesional, así que no tengo la respuesta adecuada para usted.
Max, how did you know the sensor was bad? Is there a test to perform to diagnose it? Thanks!
Hello, Jay! I was searching the Internet for any information on LE error for my washer type. It was stated that the sensor was bad. After I called Sears and asked them how much it would cost for them to just show up and diagnose the problem I decided I had to give it a try as it was way much cheaper! Luckily it did work and the whole fix cost me $35 dollars. Sensors like this are sold much cheaper on ebay but I decided to order from Sears.
Ok, thanks Max. I'm going to get the part ordered and hopefully it will fix my problem. Thanks for the video!
Oh great! Hope that fix works for you! :)
My washer shows le code amd wont spin, so I took the motor out to try and replace the motor sensor and turns out there is no sensor on my motor, why not?
Sorry to hear that! I am not a professional so cannot recommend you anything useful. I would check the manual for the washer to see what the error means. Hope you find the answer/help somehow.
Merci beaucoup
You are welcome!
Max, my stator is rusty....there is no rust coming from the bearings area that it came off....
Hey, Brian. Hard to say. It may be high humidity in the laundry room or some kind of condensate accumulation within the stator coming from the washer.