Error Code 13C
The internal humidity sensor is reporting an invalid reading
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 13C
What This Means
Sensor housing separation; Incomplete contact at connector; Open-circuited wire; Short-circuit
What actually causes this:
The top table cover was removed and the humidity sensor connector was not fully reseated
First Thing to Check
Check that the HUM-TEMP sensor connector in the top table assembly is fully clicked in
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Verify CN90 connectors on Main PCB are properly inserted
- 2
Check that DC 5V is supplied to the humidity sensor (measure between humidity sensor connectors #1 and #2)
- 3
Check output voltage at connectors #2 and #4 — normal range is 1V to 4V
- 4
Check voltage between Main PCB CN90 pins 4 and 2 — should be in 3.68V to 0.98V range
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF29A9071 Series Refrigerators (2021) (2021–present)
Related Error Codes
The heater that prevents condensation on the showcase door panel has an open circuit
The power coming into the refrigerator is too low for the compressor to run
The power coming into the refrigerator is dangerously high
The second ice supply line heater has an open circuit
Freezer temperature sensor is reading an impossible value
Fridge compartment sensor is detecting an impossible temperature
Freezer defrost sensor is reading outside its valid range
Outside ambient temperature sensor has failed or lost connection