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LG Refrigerator Error Code Error12
Ice maker unit abnormal - defective ice maker motor, defective position sensor, short circuit in cable, or defective motor control circuit.
SourceLG Refrigerator - Full Service Manual: GM-L278BS, GM-L279BTp. 20-21
Diagnostic procedure
The full Error12 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check ice maker motor and position sensor; inspect wiring for short circuits.
SourceLG Refrigerator - Full Service Manual: GM-L278BS, GM-L279BTp. 20-21
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
Includes expected resistance and voltage values, connector pinouts, and supersession notes for replacement parts.
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