Samsung Refrigerators2019–present

Error Code 6

Outside temperature sensor is broken

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 6c

What This Means

Sensor slipped out of housing; Wire cut; Wire short circuit; Sensor reading outside -50°C to +50°C range

What actually causes this:

Hinge area sensor wire got pinched or sensor failed

First Thing to Check

Look for ice or frost on the hinge area sensor

Parts Involved

Ambient SensorHINGE CONNECTOR

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Measure voltage between HINGE CONNECTOR #2 and #3

  2. 2

    Voltage should be between 4.5V and 1.0V

  3. 3

    Check hinge connector for proper connection

  4. 4

    Verify no ice accumulation on sensor

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: BRF425200AP/AA

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