Error Code 5
Condenser fan motor not operating when required
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 23
What This Means
Fan motor mechanical restriction; Fan motor internal failure; Connector terminal contact problem; Motor wire separation or break; Bearing degradation
What actually causes this:
Fan bearing seized or power connector disconnected
First Thing to Check
Check if condenser fan spins freely by hand rotation
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check voltage between MAIN PCB CN30 #2 and #3 should be 7V to 12V
- 2
Verify condenser fan rotates freely
- 3
Check motor feedback signal input during operation
- 4
Measure connector continuity
- 5
Run forced operation test
This Error Applies To
Samsung RR39M73 Series Refrigerators
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