Lg Washer Error Codes

All Lg washer error codes with step-by-step troubleshooting, multimeter specs, and OEM part numbers.

35 error codes

Code	Meaning	Severity	Difficulty
03	Communication error between the main control board (PCB) and the sub-board, display board, or motor control unit highadvanced	high	advanced
CL	Child Lock feature is active, disabling all control panel buttons except the Power button lowbeginner	low	beginner
DE	The washer does not detect the door as properly closed and locked - the door interlock switch is not receiving the closed-door signal moderateintermediate	moderate	intermediate
DIAG	Guide to accessing LG washer built-in service diagnostic mode and LG ThinQ Smart Diagnosis for component-level testing lowadvanced	low	advanced
DL	The door latch is engaged but the door lock solenoid failed to electrically lock the door, or the lock assembly did not send the locked confirmation signal to the control board moderateintermediate	moderate	intermediate
DOOR-WONT-OPEN	Child Lock, Mid-Cycle, and Emergency Release mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
ECL	Extended tub clean reminder - the washer escalated from TCL because the Tub Clean cycle has been skipped for an extended period beyond the initial 30-cycle reminder lowbeginner	low	beginner
FE	The washer detected water filling beyond the safe level, indicating the inlet valve is not closing or the pressure sensor is misreading water level highintermediate	high	intermediate
HUB	Reference directory for all LG washer error codes across front-load and top-load models lowbeginner	low	beginner
LD	The washer is draining but taking significantly longer than the expected drain time, indicating a partial restriction in the drain path moderateintermediate	moderate	intermediate
LE	The motor is locked or unable to rotate, detected by the hall sensor reporting no rotor movement to the main control board highintermediate	high	intermediate
LEAKING	A Lg washer leaking has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
NOISE	LG Washer Making Loud Noise: Direct Drive Motor, Bearing, and Spider Arm mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
NOISE	A Lg washer making loud noise has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
NOSOUND	Symptom guide for LG washers that power on but produce no mechanical sound during operation, or that fail to start any movement lowintermediate	low	intermediate
NOT-DRAINING	An LG washer not draining has standing water in the drum. LG front-loaders have an accessible drain pump filter behind a small door on the lower front panel. LG displays the OE error code when drainage fails. mediumbeginner	medium	beginner
NOT-FILLING	A Lg washer not filling with water has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
NOT-FILLING	LG Washer Not Filling With Water: IE Error, Valve, and ThinQ Diagnosis mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
NOT-SPINNING	An LG washer that fills and washes but will not spin has a motor, hall sensor, rotor, stator, or control board issue. LG's Direct Drive motor system eliminates belts and pulleys, so spin failures are almost always electrical rather than mechanical. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
OE	The washer cannot drain water within the allotted time window, typically 4-6 minutes for a full drain cycle highintermediate	high	intermediate
PE	The water level pressure sensor is not communicating a valid signal to the control board, or the air dome hose is blocked preventing accurate water level detection moderateintermediate	moderate	intermediate
PF	The washer detected a loss of power during an active cycle and is notifying you on the next power-up lowbeginner	low	beginner
RESET	Guide covering all reset methods for LG washer front-load and top-load models, including soft reset, hard reset, and factory reset via diagnostic mode lowbeginner	low	beginner
SMELLS	A Lg washer smells bad or musty has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
SMELLS	LG Washer Smells Bad: Tub Clean Cycle, Door Seal, and ThinQ Reminders mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
STUCK	Symptom guide for LG washers that stop advancing through wash, rinse, drain, or spin stages lowintermediate	low	intermediate
SUD	The washer detected excessive suds in the drum that interfere with washing performance and draining lowbeginner	low	beginner
TCL	The washer's internal cycle counter has reached the threshold (typically every 30 wash cycles) and is reminding you to run the Tub Clean maintenance cycle lowbeginner	low	beginner
TE	The thermistor (NTC temperature sensor) is reading outside the expected resistance range or has an open/short circuit moderateintermediate	moderate	intermediate
THINQ-HUB	Smart Diagnosis, Wi-Fi, and App Troubleshooting mediumbeginner	medium	beginner
U5	Unbalanced load detected during spin cycle - identical in meaning to UL but displayed on specific LG washer model lines lowbeginner	low	beginner
UL	The washer detected an unbalanced load during the spin cycle and cannot safely reach the target spin speed lowbeginner	low	beginner
VIBRATING	An LG washer vibrating excessively during spin has an imbalanced load, worn shock absorbers/suspension, leveling issue, or a vibration sensor fault. LG's TrueBalance anti-vibration system uses sensors to detect and compensate for imbalance. mediumbeginner	medium	beginner
WONT-START	A Lg washer won't start has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
WONTON	Symptom guide for LG washers with no power response, including dead display, unresponsive buttons, or failure to start a cycle lowintermediate	low	intermediate