What does error code C-FAN mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Compressor cooling fan malfunction or failure Feed back signal line contact error; Motor wire separation; Motor failure

How do I fix error code C-FAN on a Samsung refrigerators?

1. undefined: Measure voltage between Main PCB CN20 22PIN and 24PIN 2. undefined: Voltage should be 7V to 12V during operation

Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code C-FAN

Compressor cooling fan malfunction or failure

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: C-FAN

What This Means

Feed back signal line contact error; Motor wire separation; Motor failure

What actually causes this:

The cooling fan for the compressor is not running or not reporting proper speed

First Thing to Check

Check voltage at CN20 pins 22-24 with compressor running

Parts Involved

C-FAN BLDC Motor (DC12V, C160N, 1080rpm)CN20 connector 22PIN

How to Fix

1
Measure voltage between Main PCB CN20 22PIN and 24PIN
2
Voltage should be 7V to 12V during operation

This Error Applies To

Samsung RS22T5561 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RS27T5561Service manual exact match: RS22T5561Service manual exact match: RS27T5200Service manual exact match: RS22T5201Service manual exact match: RS28T5B00Service manual exact match: RS22T5200

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