Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 46

The I/O expansion module can't communicate with the main control board

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 46

What This Means

Signal wire disconnected from I/O expander; I/O expander chip defect; Main PCB board defect; Wire harness damaged

What actually causes this:

A connector to the I/O expander module came loose

First Thing to Check

Check that the I/O expander connector is firmly seated

Parts Involved

I/O Expander ModuleMain PCBWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check connector for I/O expander wire harness

  2. 2

    2. Reconnect connectors firmly

  3. 3

    3. Check for bent or damaged pins

  4. 4

    4. If error persists, replace I/O expander module

  5. 5

    5. If error still persists, replace main PCB

This Error Applies To

Samsung DRZ18980R Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

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