Error Code R-SENSOR
The fridge cannot read its own temperature
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Freezer -17 C LED blinking
What This Means
Connector slipped out or open contact; Wire cut or short-circuited; Abnormal sensing temperature (above +65 C or below -50 C); Defective sensor
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor inside the fridge section has failed or its wire came loose
First Thing to Check
Try unplugging the refrigerator for 5 minutes and plugging it back in
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check that MAIN PCB CN30 connector is properly inserted
- 2
2. Measure voltage between CN30-5 (ORG) and CN30-7 (GRY)
- 3
3. Voltage should be within 0.5V to 4.5V
- 4
4. Verify voltage at IC10 MICOM Pin #23 matches CN30 reading
- 5
5. If 0 Ohm, sensor is shorted; if infinity Ohm, sensor is open
This Error Applies To
Samsung RB10FSR4ESR Series Refrigerators
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