Error Code 16E
Internal fridge humidity sensor disconnected or failed
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 16E
What This Means
Connector at CN30 pins 7 and 8 loose; Wire open or shorted; Failed sensor
What actually causes this:
Sensor connector has worked loose inside the fridge compartment, typically near the evaporator cover.
First Thing to Check
Reseat the connector at CN30 pins 7 and 8 on the Main PCB.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure voltage at Main PCB CN30 pins 7 and 8 — should be 1.0V to 4.5V
- 2
Check for 5V supply to sensor
- 3
Check output against humidity table
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF34H9950S Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)
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