Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 8

Standard ice maker position or operation sensor is not responding

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: Ice Maker Sensor Error

What This Means

Ice maker sensor disconnected or damaged; Wire cut or short circuit; Sensor failure from freezing cycles; Poor connection at ice maker module

What actually causes this:

Ice maker sensor wear or connection failure

First Thing to Check

Check DC BLU1 connector at pins 4 and 5

Parts Involved

Ice Maker AssemblyIce Maker Temperature SensorDC BLU1 Connector

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage between Case Connector DC BLU1 #4 and #5

  2. 2

    Expected voltage should be within 4.5V to 1.0V

  3. 3

    Verify ice maker assembly is properly connected

  4. 4

    Check wire continuity to control 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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