Viking Dishwasher Error Code NORMAL WASH + LED6
Sensor Error
Sensor Error - pressure (HUBA) sensor malfunction.
First step from the service manual
Check the pressure (HUBA) sensor.
The complete diagnostic procedure includes additional test steps, resistance specifications, wiring diagram references, and component test points.
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- Step-by-step tests with expected resistance, voltage, and continuity values
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What NORMAL WASH + LED6 means on a Viking dishwasher
The NORMAL WASH + LED6 error code on a Viking dishwasher indicates a pressure sensor malfunction, specifically involving the HUBA pressure sensor. This sensor is responsible for monitoring water pressure or water level within the dishwasher tub, sending electrical signals to the control board so the machine knows when the correct amount of water has entered or when conditions are safe for heating and washing cycles to proceed. When the control board receives a signal from the HUBA sensor that falls outside expected parameters, or receives no signal at all, it halts the wash cycle and triggers this fault code.
The HUBA sensor is an electromechanical component that converts pressure into an electrical output. A malfunction can stem from a failed sensor internally, meaning the component itself has degraded or shorted, or from issues in the wiring harness connecting the sensor to the control board. Damaged connectors, corroded terminals, or broken wires along that circuit can produce the same fault as a completely failed sensor. Water intrusion into the connector housing is another common culprit in dishwasher environments.
Diagnosing this code should begin with a physical inspection of the HUBA pressure sensor and its wiring harness. Check that all connectors are fully seated and free of corrosion or moisture damage. If the connections appear sound, the sensor itself should be tested for proper electrical output. If the sensor is confirmed faulty, replacement is required, as this component cannot typically be repaired in the field.
Source: manufacturer service documentation.
Common causes of NORMAL WASH + LED6
- 01
Failed HUBA Pressure Sensor
Part replacementThe HUBA sensor itself may have failed internally due to age, wear, or water damage. A failed sensor will send an out-of-range or absent signal to the control board, triggering this fault.
- 02
Loose or Disconnected Sensor Connector
Wiring / connectionThe wiring connector at the HUBA sensor may have vibrated loose or been inadvertently disconnected. Inspect the connector at the sensor and reseat it firmly if it is not fully engaged.
- 03
Corroded or Damaged Wiring Terminals
Wiring / connectionMoisture inside the dishwasher can cause corrosion at the sensor connector terminals, increasing resistance or breaking continuity in the sensor circuit. Visually inspect terminals for green or white oxidation and clean or replace as needed.
- 04
Broken Wire in Sensor Harness
Part replacementA wire in the harness running between the HUBA sensor and the control board may have broken or chafed through insulation, interrupting the sensor signal. Continuity testing along the harness can confirm this condition.
- 05
Control Board Fault
Part replacementIf the sensor and all associated wiring test correctly, the control board input circuit monitoring the HUBA sensor may have failed. This is less common but possible, and would require board-level diagnosis or replacement.
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