I have an LG refrigerator model LFXS28968S/11 (ASTCNA1 variant) that won't drop ice into bucket. If I remove the ice...

I think I figured it out! I didn't get a notification that your post was updated with a link to the manual, only seeing that now when I am posting solution. I'm not sure the forum kicks off an email for post edits. Anyways, I found the manual online and it contained a test for the optical sensors: 1. Remove ice bin from compartment 2. Close the left door (Door switch pushed) 3. Wait 3 minutes 4. Open the freezer door and keep it open 5. Push the refrigerator button and lock button at the same time. If the display says ETY (Empty) then the ice detecting sensor is good. If the display says FULL then the ice detecting sensor is bad. Mine was always reporting FULL even though no bucket or bucket empty. The wiring diagram shows Bright Orange/White (BO/WH) and Red/Yellow (RD/YL) go from each of the optical sensors to the main PCB. I checked for continuity on the connector behind the ice maker (that the ice maker plugs into) to the harness that comes out of the top of the left door. Only BO/WH had continuity -...