Samsung Refrigerators2016–present

Error Code 83

Compressor is drawing abnormal current

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: LED 83 blink / 3 blinks on Inverter LED

What This Means

Compressor connector CN04 unplugged or loose; Current sensing resistor R1 defective or mis-assembled; Compressor mechanical fault; Refrigeration cycle restriction

What actually causes this:

The compressor connector has come loose, or a sensing component on the inverter board has failed, giving the board a false current reading.

First Thing to Check

Check that the compressor wiring connector (CN04) is firmly and fully seated.

Parts Involved

Compressor MKV190CL2B/E01CN04 connectorInverter PCB resistor R1

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check compressor connector CN04 is firmly plugged in

  2. 2

    Inspect current sensing resistor R1 on inverter PCB

  3. 3

    Inspect PCB bottom side soldering

  4. 4

    Check compressor and cycle

This Error Applies To

Samsung RS27FDBTNS Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: RS27FDBTNSR/**Service manual exact match: DYF42SBIWSService manual exact match: RS27FDBTNSR/AAService manual exact match: RS757LHQESR/**

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