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LG Washer Error Code 8

Locked motor error: motor harness connector not connected, bad/unstable electrical contact between motor harness and main PWB assembly, or motor harness is open circuited.

SourceWashing Machine Service Manual: WM3997H*A/01p. 19

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Check the 3-pin male white connector in the motor harness is connected to the 3-pin female white connector of the stator assembly, and verify the 4-pin female white connector at the main PWB assembly.

SourceWashing Machine Service Manual: WM3997H*A/01p. 19

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