How do I fix error code 16C on a Samsung refrigerators?

1. undefined: Check Main PCB CN30 pins 7 and 8 2. undefined: Verify DC 5V is supplied to connector 3. undefined: Measure sensor output voltage (1~4V range) 4. undefined: Check all wiring connections

Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 16C

Q: What does error code 16C mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Fridge humidity sensor not responding Sensor housing separation; Incomplete contact; Open-circuited wire; Short-circuit; Abnormal temperature

Fridge humidity sensor not responding

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 16C

What This Means

Sensor housing separation; Incomplete contact; Open-circuited wire; Short-circuit; Abnormal temperature

What actually causes this:

Humidity sensor disconnected or failed

First Thing to Check

Check if humidity sensor connector is fully seated

Parts Involved

Fridge Humidity Sensor

How to Fix

1
Check Main PCB CN30 pins 7 and 8
2
Verify DC 5V is supplied to connector
3
Measure sensor output voltage (1~4V range)
4
Check all wiring connections

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28K9070A Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28K9070AAService manual exact match: RF22K938AA

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