Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 46E

I/O Expander communication failure

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 46E

What This Means

Wire disconnection or short in I/O Expander circuit; Defective I/O Expander IC or Main PCB

What actually causes this:

Wiring vibrates loose, I/O Expander IC fails, or PCB solder joint cracks

First Thing to Check

Check I/O Expander connector seating on Main PCB

Parts Involved

Main MICOM PCBI/O Expander ICI/O circuit wiring

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check I/O Expander wiring and connectors

  2. 2

    Verify connector seating

  3. 3

    Check for water penetration

  4. 4

    Replace Main PCB if wiring confirmed good

This Error Applies To

Samsung RS22HDHPN Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNBC/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPNWW/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPN**Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNSR/AA

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