Error Code COMP-ABNORMAL-CURRENT
Compressor is drawing abnormal current
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Inverter LED blink: Abnormal Current Detection pattern
What This Means
Compressor wire CN04 open circuit; Poor solder joint on current sense resistor R1 on Inverter PCB; Compressor winding issue; Refrigeration cycle problem
What actually causes this:
The compressor is drawing too much or irregular current, pointing to a wiring fault, bad solder joint on the control board, or a failing compressor.
First Thing to Check
Check that the compressor connector CN04 is fully seated and undamaged.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check compressor connector CN04 for secure connection
- 2
Inspect Inverter PCB for solder defects on R1 and related components
- 3
Check compressor winding resistance
- 4
If wiring and solder are intact, check refrigeration cycle
This Error Applies To
Samsung DRF36C Series Refrigerators (2022) (2022–present)
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