Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 45

Right compressor control board is not communicating with main board

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: Communication Error between Main ↔ R-Comp Inverter

What This Means

Inverter communication cable disconnected; Cable damaged or shorted; Refrigerator compressor inverter PCB failure; Main PCB failure; UART signal loss

What actually causes this:

Cable damage or right inverter board failure

First Thing to Check

Inspect cable between main PCB and R inverter connector

Parts Involved

Main Control BoardRefrigerator Compressor Inverter PCBCommunication CableLC3 3050_V2 Inverter

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check inverter communication cable seating

  2. 2

    Verify cable is not damaged

  3. 3

    Check for loose connectors

  4. 4

    An oscilloscope is recommended to verify signals

  5. 5

    Replace main or inverter PCB as needed

This Error Applies To

Samsung BRF425200A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: BRF425200AP/AAService manual exact match: DRF427500AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF429900AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF425300AP/DA

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