LG Washer Error Code MOTOR ERROR

The MOTOR ERROR code indicates a fault in the motor control circuit involving the hall sensor, the stator assembly connectors, or a mechanically locked bearing housing. The hall sensor monitors rotor position and feeds that data to the main control board, so any interruption in that signal path triggers this code. The washer will not operate until the underlying cause is identified and resolved.

No, you should not continue running the washer while this error is active. If the cause is a locked bearing housing, forcing the motor to operate can damage the motor, rotor, or stator assembly. Even if the cause is electrical, running the machine without resolving the fault can lead to more extensive and costly damage to the control board or motor components.

Costs vary significantly depending on the root cause. If the fix is simply reseating a connector, there is no parts cost involved. A hall sensor replacement typically falls in the range of $20 to $60 for the part. A bearing housing replacement is a more labor-intensive repair, and combined parts and labor costs can range from $150 to $400 or more depending on the model and local labor rates.

In many cases, yes. The first step is checking and reseating the Natural 6-pin hall sensor connector and the YELLOW 3-pin stator assembly connector, which requires no special tools and no parts. If the connectors are secure and the error persists, testing or replacing the hall sensor or inspecting the drum bearings may be needed, which requires more comfort with appliance disassembly. A seized bearing housing is a more involved repair that many technicians recommend leaving to a professional.

A reset may temporarily clear the displayed code, but the error will return during the next cycle if the underlying problem has not been corrected. Resetting is not a fix for this code. The fault condition, whether a bad connector, failed hall sensor, or seized bearing, must be physically diagnosed and repaired before the washer will operate normally.