Error Code 5E
Fridge defrost sensor disconnected or failed
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5E
What This Means
Connector separated; Wire open or shorted; Failed thermistor
What actually causes this:
Connector pulled loose from the fridge evaporator area thermistor.
First Thing to Check
Reseat the defrost sensor connector at the fridge evaporator.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure voltage at Main PCB CN30 pins 4 and 8 — should be 1.0V to 4.5V
- 2
Check sensor check point #4 on Main PCB
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF34H9950S Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)
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