What does error code 6 mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Outside temperature sensor not responding Loose connector at CN60-3 and CN60-5; Defective ambient thermistor; Bad PCB connection

How do I fix error code 6 on a Samsung refrigerators?

1. undefined: Check voltage between Main PCB CN60-3 and CN60-5 should be 4.5V~1.0V 2. undefined: Verify connector is fully inserted 3. undefined: Measure sensor resistance

Samsung Refrigerators2021–present

Error Code 6

Outside temperature sensor not responding

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: Error 6

What This Means

Loose connector at CN60-3 and CN60-5; Defective ambient thermistor; Bad PCB connection

What actually causes this:

Sensor wire loose or sensor failed from humidity

First Thing to Check

Check for water damage around sensor connector

Parts Involved

Thermistor (Ambient) 502ATMain PCB CN60

How to Fix

1
Check voltage between Main PCB CN60-3 and CN60-5 should be 4.5V~1.0V
2
Verify connector is fully inserted
3
Measure sensor resistance

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF262BEAES Series Refrigerators (2021) (2021–present)

Service manual exact match: RF262BEAESGService manual exact match: RF262BEAESR

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