Error Code dC3

The automatic door-opening feature is not working

Minor

Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own

Also displayed as: No display

What This Means

Auto door actuator is not properly connected; Switch door wire is shorted; Auto door actuator or Main PBA is out of order; Door latch is out of order

What actually causes this:

The mechanism that pops the door open for drying has failed or gotten stuck

First Thing to Check

You can still use the dishwasher — just open the door manually after the cycle ends to help dishes dry

Parts Involved

Auto Door ActuatorDoor SwitchDoor LatchMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check Auto Door Open Actuator connections — reconnect

  2. 2

    2. Check door switch wiring for shorts

  3. 3

    3. Check door latch operation

  4. 4

    4. If all connections are good, replace Auto Door Actuator

  5. 5

    5. If still failing, replace Main PBA

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

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