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    Default LG Refrigerator/Freezer GC-B197CSW

    Hi all, I have an LG fridge/freezer (side by side) model GC-B197CSW. It has just starting throwing an error code (shows by way of LED's on the freezer/fridge temp panel). The LED's on the freezer scale are on for level 5 and 2. Does anyone have any ideas on what to trouble shoot here?
    I have turned it off for about 30 minutes, restarted it, can hear the fan run, then shut off. Other systems are its freezing contents in the fridge side, also ice is in the freezer. Any LG techies in here!??? Thanks in advance!




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    Quote Originally Posted by LordFordNZ View Post
    Hi all, I have an LG fridge/freezer (side by side) model GC-B197CSW. It has just starting throwing an error code (shows by way of LED's on the freezer/fridge temp panel). The LED's on the freezer scale are on for level 5 and 2. Does anyone have any ideas on what to trouble shoot here?
    I have turned it off for about 30 minutes, restarted it, can hear the fan run, then shut off. Other systems are its freezing contents in the fridge side, also ice is in the freezer. Any LG techies in here!??? Thanks in advance!
    This is a freezer evaporator fan error. The fan may be stalled by ice build up around the suction accumulator.
    If it is freezing food in the produce compartment, the damper may be stuck open, also due to icing.
    Best to remove the freezer evaporator cover and have a look. If you have another fridge, just let the faulty one defrost for 24 hours. This often solves the problem and makes removing the evaporator cover easier.



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    Quote Originally Posted by TVguy View Post
    This is a freezer evaporator fan error. The fan may be stalled by ice build up around the suction accumulator.
    If it is freezing food in the produce compartment, the damper may be stuck open, also due to icing.
    Best to remove the freezer evaporator cover and have a look. If you have another fridge, just let the faulty one defrost for 24 hours. This often solves the problem and makes removing the evaporator cover easier.



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    Ok...so error code still present when fully defrosted.....ordered new fan assembly, hopefully this will fix the issue

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    Fixed!...new $40 fan motor did the trick!..many thanks!!!!!!!!!

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    Hi team,
    same issue for me with the same fridge. Vegi drawer and bottom door shelf frozen and top of freezer not frozen anymore.
    I'm pretty technically minded, am I right in saying the motor is lower rear on the freezer size, accessed from the back.
    and secondly would anyone have the part number of the motor?

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    Parts breakdown -->

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    Fan is located above the evaporator. You will need to remove the upper cover to access the fan (Item 135A in exploded view).
    Be careful not to break the plastic cover as they become very brittle with age. Refer to the images below.
    stock the motor (item 403A in exploded view).

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