Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code -17°C LED LAMP

Fridge section temperature cannot be properly measured

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: -17°C indicator LED lamp

What This Means

Poor open circuit connection; Short circuit in sensor wiring; Sensor malfunction in fridge section; Loose or corroded connector

What actually causes this:

Broken fridge temperature sensor prevents accurate temperature control in main compartment

First Thing to Check

Feel if fridge compartment is actually cold; check display temperature reading

Parts Involved

Refrigerator compartment sensor (thermistor)CN30 connector pins 5 and 7Sensor wiring

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check voltage between MAIN PCB CN30-5(ORG) and 7(Gray)

  2. 2

    2. Voltage should be within 4.6V~0.6V

  3. 3

    3. Inspect connector for damage or corrosion

  4. 4

    4. Verify wiring continuity from sensor to PCB

This Error Applies To

Samsung RB12A3006 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RB12A300631/AAService manual exact match: RB12A300635/AAService manual exact match: RB12A300641/AA

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