Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code

The main control board can't communicate with the compressor driver

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED blinks in self-diagnostic checklist position 32

What This Means

Wire harness between Main and Inverter PCB disconnected; Main PBA or Inverter PCB defect; Signal pin damaged or corroded; Inverter control voltage abnormal

What actually causes this:

A power surge disrupted communication or a wire connection came loose

First Thing to Check

Check if the compressor is running — if not, the inverter communication has failed

Parts Involved

Main PBAInverter PCBWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Reconnect harness between Main PBA and Inverter PCB

  2. 2

    2. Check connector pins for corrosion

  3. 3

    3. Verify Inverter PCB DC 15V output is present (min 13.5V)

  4. 4

    4. Use oscilloscope to check signal if issue persists

  5. 5

    5. If no signal on Inverter PCB, replace Inverter PCB or Main PBA

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF23R6 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF23R6201AAService manual exact match: RF23R6201EDService manual exact match: RF23R6201AZService manual exact match: RF23R6301AAService manual exact match: RF23R6201BZ

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