Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 52E

Fridge compressor inverter power module detected a fault

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 52E

What This Means

IPM (SLA6805M) defective on R Room inverter PCB; Overcurrent condition; Short in compressor winding

What actually causes this:

IPM on R Room inverter board failed, typically from overcurrent or a voltage spike.

First Thing to Check

Inspect the R Room inverter PCB for visible burn marks or damaged components near the IPM module.

Parts Involved

R Room inverter PCB (LC4)IPM SLA6805MFridge compressor (MSV)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Inspect R Room inverter PCB IPM SLA6805M for damage

  2. 2

    Check SPM freewheeling diode voltage values per page 62 diagram

  3. 3

    Verify compressor winding resistance

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF32FM Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RF32FM**Service manual exact match: RF32FMQDBSR/AA

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