Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 6E

Outside air temperature sensor has failed or lost connection

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 6E

What This Means

Connector disconnected from Main PCB CN30; Open or short circuit in sensor wire; Failed thermistor

What actually causes this:

The ambient sensor, typically located near the machine compartment, can fail or have its connector dislodged.

First Thing to Check

Locate the external air sensor at the back of the unit and verify its connector is seated at CN30 on the Main PCB.

Parts Involved

External air thermistor (EXT-Sensor)Main PCBCN30 connector

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage between Main PCB CN30 pins 1 and 2 — should be 4.5V to 1.0V

  2. 2

    Inspect sensor connector at CN30

  3. 3

    Compare measured voltage against temperature table on page 77

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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