E06
Liebherr Motor Drive Fault

Washer-dryer does not spin; drum turns slowly or not at all and E06 is displayed.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn carbon brushes (on brushed motors), Faulty motor tachometer sensor, Loose or broken motor wiring harness, Defective motor control circuit on main PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power and avoid rotating the drum by hand while working near the motor.

  • Check load and balance: Remove heavy items and redistribute laundry. Try a spin-only program to rule out simple imbalance issues.
  • Inspect motor connections: Remove the rear panel to access the drive motor. Check the multi-pin connector and wiring harness for looseness, burning, or damage. Reseat connectors firmly.
  • Check carbon brushes (if fitted): On Liebherr models with universal motors, remove the motor and inspect the carbon brushes. If they are shorter than manufacturer spec or unevenly worn, replace both brushes as a set.
  • Test tachometer coil: Measure resistance of the tachometer coil on the motor. An open circuit indicates a failed tachometer; replace the motor or tachometer assembly depending on design.
  • Control board diagnosis: If the motor and wiring are good but E06 persists, the motor drive circuit on the main control board may be defective. This requires professional diagnosis and likely PCB replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Motor
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