Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 2

The fridge temperature sensor is not working

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 2

What This Means

Thermistor connector disconnected; Thermistor defective or open circuit; Main PCB defect

What actually causes this:

The temperature sensor wire is disconnected or the sensor failed

First Thing to Check

Check if the fridge section is cooling properly — if not, the sensor may be the issue

Parts Involved

Fridge Temperature ThermistorMain PCB CN30

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check voltage between Main PCB CN30 pins 1 and 5 should be within 4.5V to 1.0V range

  2. 2

    2. Reconnect sensor if loose

  3. 3

    3. Test thermistor resistance at reference temperatures

  4. 4

    4. Replace thermistor if out of range

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22M9581 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RF22M9581Service manual exact match: RF28M9580

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