Samsung Refrigerators2024–present

Error Code 118C

The Ice Bites pipe heater isn't working

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 118C

What This Means

Ice Bites heater housing separated; Heater connector contact error; Heater wire disconnection; Heater short-circuit; Defective ice pipe heater element; Main PBA relay failure

What actually causes this:

The Ice Bites pipe heater failed or disconnected

First Thing to Check

Check if water is getting to the Ice Bites maker

Parts Involved

Ice Bites Pipe HeaterHeater ConnectorMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Measure voltage between Main PBA CN20 pins 19 and 23 while Ice Bites maker operates

  2. 2

    2. Normal resistance: approximately 62 ohms

  3. 3

    3. If 0 ohms: heater is short-circuited

  4. 4

    4. If infinity ohms: heater is open-circuited

  5. 5

    5. Check connector at CN20 for loose pins

  6. 6

    6. Inspect wiring for damage or separation

  7. 7

    7. Check Main PBA relay operation

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF2 Series Refrigerators (2024) (2024–present)

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