Error code · Washer

LG Front-Load Washer Code E80: Display Board Link

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E80
Appliance: Washer
Brand: LG
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E80 means

E80 appears on LG front-load washers with an alphanumeric display, including the washer half of a WashTower and the WashCombo. It is a control error: the Display PCB and the Main PCB are not communicating properly. The owner sees E80, and the washer will not carry on with its cycle until the two boards exchange signals again. It is a control-level message, so wash settings do not help.

Common causes of E80

Display board and main board not exchanging signals
One-time reading problem that a restart can clear
Connection between the two boards

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer and wait 60 seconds. 2. Plug it back in. 3. Restart a cycle. 4. Make sure the cord is pushed firmly into the outlet before you restart. 5. Write down the cycle you were running when E80 appeared. 6. Request service if E80 persists.

! Why to stop there

A code that survives a power cycle leaves us deciding between the connection, the display board and the main board.
We inspect the link between the boards, then explain the options and price before any part is replaced.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E80E80 questions

Does unplugging the washer clear E80?

It can, if the communication problem was a one-time glitch. Wait the full 60 seconds before plugging it back in. A short power-down lets the boards start up again and often resets their conversation.

Does E80 apply to the WashTower?

Yes, E80 is listed for the washer half of the WashTower and for the WashCombo, along with other front-load washers with an alphanumeric display. One restart is reasonable. If it fails, repeated cycles will not repair the link between the boards.

Should I keep trying cycles with E80?

If one restart does not help, stop. Repeated tries will not repair a communication problem, and we can diagnose it for you. The WashCombo and WashTower washer half share this code with standard front-load models, so the check is similar.

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Still seeing E80?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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