Washer displays E86 and may not complete cycles; general motor system error.

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.

Possible Causes

Combination of motor, inverter, or wiring issues, Intermittent harness connection, Control board misdiagnosis, Excessive vibration affecting motor feedback

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the washer.

Inspect entire motor circuit: Check motor, belt, pulley, and wiring for obvious defects.
Check suspension and leveling: Excessive vibration can cause motor errors; level the washer and replace worn suspension parts.
Run diagnostics: Use GE service mode to run motor tests and identify specific sub-faults.
Replace faulty components: Based on diagnostics, replace the motor, motor control, or main control as needed.

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

GE Drive Motor, GE Motor Control Board, GE Suspension Rods / Shocks

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