Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 16

Refrigerator humidity sensor is not working properly.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 16 (Freezer), c (Fridge)

What This Means

Sensor housing slipped out; Wire cut or damaged; Wire short circuit; Sensor reading above 50°C or below -50°C

What actually causes this:

Humidity sensor wire came loose or sensor failed.

First Thing to Check

Look for loose or damaged wires in the refrigerator section.

Parts Involved

R-Humidity SensorDC WHT Connector

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage between Case Connector DC WHT #1 and #2

  2. 2

    Expected voltage: 4.5V to 1.0V

  3. 3

    If outside range, sensor is faulty

This Error Applies To

Samsung BRF365200A Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: DRF365300AP/DAService manual exact match: BRF365200AP/AA

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