Error Code 16
Refrigerator compartment humidity sensor is not working
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: R-Humidity Sensor Error
What This Means
Humidity sensor disconnected or slipped from housing; Wire cut or damaged; Wire short circuit; Sensor failure from moisture exposure
What actually causes this:
Humidity sensor malfunction or connection failure
First Thing to Check
Inspect DC WHT connector pins 1 and 2
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check voltage between Case Connector DC WHT #1 and #2
- 2
Expected voltage should be within 4.5V to 1.0V
- 3
Verify sensor is mounted in refrigerator compartment
- 4
Check for moisture on sensor and connections
This Error Applies To
Samsung BRF425200A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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