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LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the ice auger motor run capacitor on your LG refrigerator.

This guide will work for most LG refrigerators. This guide is written with an LG model LFX25973 refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

The ice auger run capacitor allows the ice auger motor to operate and is involved in allowing the motor to have good running torque.

If the ice auger motor run capacitor fails, the ice auger will not run. Ice will not be dispensed, and crushed ice will not be available.

What you need

  1. LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

    • If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:

    • Condenser fan motor

    • Compressor motor and thermal overload device

    • Water supply valve assembly

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  2. LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Unfasten the control board cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the control board cover.

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  3. LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Remove the control board cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Remove the control board cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Remove the control board cover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Tilt the top edge of the cover toward you and lift it off.

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  5. LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Disconnect the wiring harness: step 4, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Disconnect the wiring harness: step 4, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Disconnect the wiring harness: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Squeeze and pull the connectors to disconnect them:

    • Connectors from the control board

    • Connectors from the refrigerator

    • Some connectors can remain connected as the wires attached to them don't get in the way. There is no harm if they are disconnected. Remember to reconnect them if disconnected.

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  6. LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Reposition the wiring harness: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Reposition the wiring harness: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Reposition the wiring harness away from the capacitor.

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  7. LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Disconnect the capacitor: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Disconnect the capacitor: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Disconnect the capacitor: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the two connectors straight off the capacitor to disconnect it.

    • Handle the capacitor carefully as it may still be charged, and can give a dangerous and painful electrical shock. Avoid touching the terminals with your fingers or hands.

    • Information on capacitor safety.

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  8. LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Remove the capacitor: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG Refrigerator Ice Auger Motor Run Capacitor Replacement, Remove the capacitor: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the capacitor to the refrigerator.

    • Remove the capacitor.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our  Answers community for help.

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