Error Code 16E
Internal fridge humidity sensor has failed or lost connection
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 16E
What This Means
Sensor connector disconnected; 5V supply missing; Sensor output outside normal range; Open or short circuit
What actually causes this:
Humidity sensor inside the refrigerator compartment lost its connector or the sensor element degraded.
First Thing to Check
Open the fridge evaporator cover area and verify the humidity sensor connector is fully seated.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check voltage between Main PCB CN30 pins 7 and 8 — should be 4.1V to 0.8V
- 2
Verify 5V is supplied to sensor connectors pins 1 and 2
- 3
Check sensor output voltage — normal range 1V to 4V
- 4
Inspect housing connector for secure seating
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF32FM Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)
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