Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 46c

The main control board cannot communicate with the I/O expansion module

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 46c

What This Means

I/O Expander communication cable disconnected; I/O Expander communication cable damaged; I/O Expander PCB defective; Main PCB defective; MICOM firmware issue

What actually causes this:

I/O expander cable is loose or the main control board has failed

First Thing to Check

Check that the I/O expander cable is firmly connected to both circuit boards

Parts Involved

Main PCBI/O Expander PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check communication cable between Main and I/O Expander

  2. 2

    2. Inspect cable for damage or loose connections

  3. 3

    3. Verify connector pins are clean and properly seated

  4. 4

    4. Power cycle the refrigerator

  5. 5

    5. If issue persists, replace Main PCB

This Error Applies To

Samsung DRF367500A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: DRF367500AP/DAService manual exact match: BRF365200AP/AA

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