Samsung Refrigerators2019–present

Error Code 46

Main board lost contact with I/O expander

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 46Er

What This Means

I/O Expander PCB failure; Main PCB failure; Communication cable disconnection; Connector contact failure

What actually causes this:

I/O expander module failed or got disconnected

First Thing to Check

Check the connector between main board and I/O expander

Parts Involved

Main PCBI/O Expander ModuleCommunication Cable

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Display 46Er indicates I/O expander communication issue

  2. 2

    Check I/O expander module connection

  3. 3

    Verify communication signal integrity

  4. 4

    Test connector contacts

This Error Applies To

Samsung BRF425200AP Series Refrigerators (2019) (2019–present)

Service manual exact match: BRF425200AP/AA

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