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Kenmore Washer Error Code LE

Locked motor error - motor harness connector issues, bad electrical contact between motor harness connectors and main PWB, open-circuited motor harness, or defective hall sensor.

SourceKenmore Washer - Service Manual: Models 796.4102#90#, 796.4219#90#p. 23, 29

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First diagnostic step

Check the connectors at the main PCB and the main motor (RD3 and NA4 for motor, stator and hall sensor connectors) for loose or disconnected connections.

SourceKenmore Washer - Service Manual: Models 796.4102#90#, 796.4219#90#p. 23, 29

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