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Error Code: 8 Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Flash code: 8 flashes = Overcurrent error; motor overload or short
How to Fix 8 Error
- UNPLUG. Inspect motor harness for shorts/burns.
- Test motor windings per LE steps.
- Check for mechanical binding (foreign object, seized bearings).
- Replace motor assembly (DC34-00030A) if faulty.
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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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