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LG Washer error code

LG Washer Error SE

Disconnect the washer from power.

Disconnect the washer from power.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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LG washer repair guide for error SE
Error codeSEWasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Disconnect the washer from power

    Disconnect the washer from power. This error points to a faulty motor Hall Sensor.

  2. 2
    You will need to access the motor at

    You will need to access the motor at the back or bottom of the washer. Remove the rear service panel.

  3. 3
    Remove the large central bolt holding the rotor

    Remove the large central bolt holding the rotor to the drive shaft. Pull the rotor off.

A quick explanation

What does SE mean?

Disconnect the washer from power.

The answer you came for

How to fix LG washer error SE

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Disconnect the washer from power

    Disconnect the washer from power. This error points to a faulty motor Hall Sensor.

  2. 2

    You will need to access the motor at

    You will need to access the motor at the back or bottom of the washer. Remove the rear service panel.

  3. 3

    Remove the large central bolt holding the rotor

    Remove the large central bolt holding the rotor to the drive shaft. Pull the rotor off.

  4. 4

    The stator (the part with copper windings) is

    The stator (the part with copper windings) is now exposed. The Hall Sensor is a small component mounted on it. Disconnect the wire harnesses.

  5. 5

    Unbolt the stator, and replace the Hall Sensor

    Unbolt the stator, and replace the Hall Sensor (or the entire stator assembly).

  6. 6

    Reassemble in reverse order

    Reassemble in reverse order.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix SE Error Disconnect the washer from power. This error points to a faulty motor Hall Sensor.You will need to access the motor at the back or bottom of the washer. Remove the rear service panel.Remove the large central bolt holding the rotor to the drive shaft. Pull the rotor off.The stator (the part with copper windings) is now exposed. The Hall Sensor is a small component mounted on it. Disconnect the wire harnesses.Unbolt the stator, and replace the Hall Sensor (or the entire stator assembly).Reassemble in reverse order.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: 6501KW2002A (Hall Sensor/Rotor Position Sensor)

Why this part is shown: It is associated with LG Washer error SE in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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