Error Code bC3
The touchpad and its controller board can't communicate properly
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: No display
What This Means
Touch button PBA defective; Sub PBA or touch button PBA connector not properly connected; Wire harness between Sub PBA and touch button damaged; Sub PBA defective
What actually causes this:
A loose wire connection between the touchpad and the control board, often from vibration over time
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher at the circuit breaker, wait 60 seconds, then turn it back on
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check connector between touch button PBA and Sub PBA — reconnect
- 2
2. Check wire harness for damage between the boards
- 3
3. Run the LED and Input Key test to verify button operation
- 4
4. If the test fails, replace the touch button PBA
- 5
5. If the error persists, replace the Sub PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80R5061U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)
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