How to Troubleshoot & Replace Lg AP7015078 / 6501KW2002B Washer Rotor Position Sensor Assembly

New position sensor switch new motor harness 

I followed directions I found on the internet (ruled out loose or corroded connections, verified no frayed wiring) and determined that it was almost certainly a rotor position sensor (aka hall sensor) that needed to be replaced. Ordered the part (which arrived promptly), and followed the video instructions. Replaced the part, 13 year old machine is back to like-new working order. There were three things that slowed my project: 1. I ruled out other possible problems rather than jumping immediately to the most likely solution, 2. the stator wiring harness was unusually difficult to disconnect (I have a very strong grip, but I ended up having to use vice grips), and 3. I did not have the replacement part in hand when I started my project. If none of those things had been an issue, I would have been able to do the repair in probably about half an hour. 

Replaced malfunctioning sensor with new part 

Told your suggestion ordered the sensor and my spouse changed it. The on-line video really helped with the process. Really great web site. I am sure this saved me over a hundred dollars. Thank you. 

LG front load 10 year old washer wouldn't go into spin mode at start of cycle. Got a motor overload fault. Replaced the hall sensor, turned the water and powered the washer. Same fault came up. Was so frustrated and wondered why. The motor looked great with no signs of any wear. Seals were great. So I just opened the front door and spun the drum to see if anything was binding. Spun great with ease. I closed the door and started a cycle just out of curiosity. Low and behold...it started and we have run 7 cycles with no problems! Still amazed. Did spinning the drum "teach" the control and hall sensor where the drum motor is? Don't know, but it sure runs great now. Saved $600 on a new washer! 

Piece of cake to repair...should have let my 16 year old daughter fix it. Check the youtube video for great instructions 

Changed the rotor position switch. 

I watched the video online. They explained exactly what to do. It worked just like you said. I order a sensor assembly on Wednesday afternoon, and it was here before 8 am on Thursday morning! Was super impressed with the speed of service and the price of the product. Completely satisfied, will definitely call you all again when I have a need. 

Replacement part 

I googled the error code. Found videos with the same code and same symptoms. Found that the sensor was bad and ordered the part from appliance part pros. Got the part a day and a half later.