Washer displays E83 and may not agitate or may agitate erratically.

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.

Possible Causes

Failed motor winding, Loose motor connector, Motor control board phase driver failure, Broken wire in motor harness

Safety First: Unplug the washer.

Inspect motor wiring: Check for loose or damaged wires at the motor and control.
Test motor windings: Use a multimeter to compare winding resistances; replace the motor if out of spec.
Replace motor control: If the motor tests good but E83 persists, the motor control board may be defective.

Hard 4/5

GE Drive Motor, GE Motor Control Board

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