Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 2

Freezer defrost temperature sensor malfunction detected

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 4-5

What This Means

Open circuit in sensor; Short circuit in sensor; Connector separation or poor contact; Defrost heater housing separation

What actually causes this:

Sensor became disconnected from freezer area or internal circuit failed

First Thing to Check

Look for loose wires where defrost heater connects

Parts Involved

Defrost SensorConnector CN31Defrost Heater Housing

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage between MAIN PCB CN31 #7 and #8 should be 4.5V to 1.0V

  2. 2

    Measure defrost sensor resistance - 0Ω indicates short, ∞Ω indicates open

  3. 3

    Verify connector CN31 is fully seated

  4. 4

    Check defrost heater continuity and resistance

This Error Applies To

Samsung RR39M73 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RR39M71Service manual exact match: RZ32M7Service manual exact match: RR39M70Service manual exact match: RZ32RService manual exact match: RR39M72Service manual exact match: RZ32T7Service manual exact match: RR39M73Service manual exact match: RR39T7+1 more

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