Error Code: E45 Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Malfunction in the door lock control circuit on the electronic controller.
How to Fix E45 Error (Step-by-Step)
- Unplug the washing machine to prevent any electrical accidents and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- This error points to a fault in the door lock circuit, which typically requires replacing the door lock assembly itself. Open the door to begin.
- Find the spring clamp around the outside of the rubber door seal. Use pliers to expand and remove this clamp.
- Push the rubber seal inwards and away from the machine’s frame to reveal the door lock assembly.
- Unscrew the assembly from the frame and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- Disconnect the wiring harness from the old lock and connect it to the new replacement lock.
- Secure the new lock assembly with its screws, then work the rubber seal back into place and attach its clamp.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Electrolux Washer
Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat the fault as reset-only if it keeps returning; use the failed function to choose the next test.
- Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm whether the Electrolux washer repeats the same code after a clean reset.
- Match the symptom to the part of the cycle or function that fails: fill, drain, heat, cool, spin, latch, ignite, fan, sensor, or control response.
- Inspect simple causes first: airflow, water supply, drain path, door closure, filter, venting, wiring connectors, and visible damage.
- Use meter testing or service diagnostics before replacing electronic controls, because wiring, switches, sensors, and loads can mimic board failure.
- Use the complete Electrolux washer model number from the appliance tag before ordering any model-specific part.
Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Electrolux model number from the appliance tag before ordering.
Recommended Parts to Check
No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Electrolux washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims.
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Electrolux washer drain pumpCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks.
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Electrolux washer water inlet valveCommon replacement category: Water inlet valveFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: fill and slow-fill symptoms after supply checks.
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Electrolux washer door lockCommon replacement category: Door lock / latchFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Electrolux washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: start, lock, or spin symptoms tied to door-lock feedback.
Before ordering: match the part to the complete Electrolux washer model number on the appliance tag.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Browse all Electrolux error codes: Electrolux Error Codes
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full washer model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
Recommended Replacement Options
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