Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 6E

Ambient temperature sensor failed or unplugged

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 6E

What This Means

Connector at CN41 pins 1 and 2 loose or separated; Wire damage; Failed sensor

What actually causes this:

The ambient sensor is typically in the machine compartment area; its connector can be disturbed during other service work.

First Thing to Check

Check the CN41 connector on the Main PCB — reseat it firmly.

Parts Involved

External ambient thermistorMain PCB CN41 pins 1 & 2

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Measure voltage at Main PCB CN41 pins 1 and 2 — should be 1.0V to 4.5V

  2. 2

    Check sensor check point #9 on Main PCB

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF34H9950S Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF34H9960S4/AAService manual exact match: RF34H9950SR/AAService manual exact match: RF32FMQDBSR/AAService manual exact match: RF24J9960S4/AAService manual exact match: RF34H9950S4/AA

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