My top loading washing machine is throwing a code of LE how do I repair?

Washer Repair
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Brand:LG
Model Number:WT1101CW
Main Symptom: WHEN TURNING THE MACHINE on , IT BEGINS TO BALANCE THE LOAD THEN IT THROWS A LE CODE AND STOPS
What happens & when:

Error Code (if any)LE CODE:
Parts or tests already tried I watched the YouTube video. I did a visual inspection and did not see anything in the little groove in the bottom of the machine tried multiple times and still kept getting le code:
Photos / video link: UP

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For the LG WT1101CW, the LE error code stands for Locked Motor Error. It appears when the washer detects that the tub cannot rotate properly or the motor is not receiving the feedback it expects.

Common Causes

  • Overloaded washer (heavy blankets, comforters, or too many items)

  • Laundry tangled around the agitator/impeller

  • Foreign object stuck between the tubs or in the basket

  • Motor overheating

  • Faulty Hall Sensor (Rotor Position Sensor)

  • Loose or damaged motor wiring

  • Motor, stator, or control board failure

Quick Troubleshooting

  1. Unplug the washer for 5 minutes.

  2. Remove some items if the load is heavy or oversized.

  3. Check for coins, socks, or other objects preventing the tub from turning.

  4. Spin the tub by hand; it should rotate smoothly.

  5. Restart the cycle.

If the LE Code Returns

On the WT1101CW, a persistent LE error is often related to the Hall Sensor (Rotor Position Sensor) or its wiring, although motor and stator issues are also possible. Testing the sensor and motor harness is usually the next diagnostic step.

Please let me know what you find on the quick troubleshooting steps so I can further assist you