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Frigidaire Washer Error Code E51

Motor relay stuck open, locked rotor, harness fault, low power supply, thermal limiter-1 open, or motor centrifugal switch-1 stuck open or closed.

SourceFrigidaire Laundry Center Dryer - Tech Sheet: FFLE1011MW0p. 3-4

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First diagnostic step

Turn on dryer and measure continuity between J2_1 and J2_2. If no continuity, replace control board. If no problem with motor relay, check Thermal Limiter-1, motor, wiring (M4, M5, M6, J2_1, J2_2, Thermal Limiter-1 connectors).

SourceFrigidaire Laundry Center Dryer - Tech Sheet: FFLE1011MW0p. 3-4

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