Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 46

Input/output expansion module is not responding to main board

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: Communication Error between Main ↔ I/O Expander

What This Means

I/O expander communication cable disconnected; Cable damaged, shorted, or misrouted; I/O expander circuit failure; Main PCB I2C communication failure; Power supply issue to I/O expander

What actually causes this:

I/O expander PCB failure or main board communication circuit issue

First Thing to Check

Check cable and connectors between main PCB and I/O expander

Parts Involved

Main Control BoardI/O Expander CircuitI2C Communication CablePower Supply

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check all I2C communication cables to I/O expander

  2. 2

    Verify power supply to I/O expander (should have +5V and GND)

  3. 3

    Check for damaged or bent connector pins

  4. 4

    Inspect for loose connections at main board

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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