Error Code dS
The washer does not detect the door as properly closed
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dS
What This Means
Switch contact error from deformed door hook; Door pulled open by force; Door lock switch terminal connected incorrectly; Reed switch fault
What actually causes this:
The lid was not closed properly or the door latch is worn out
First Thing to Check
Open the lid fully and close it again firmly — make sure nothing is blocking the latch
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the Door-Lock SW terminal connections and contacts
- 2
2. Check the resistance for Reed SW between the terminals of the Reed SW — resistance: approximately 0.2 ohms (checking part: Black-Brown wire)
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3. In state of Door Close, check Reed SW resistance
- 4
4. Bring the probe of the tester into contact with two terminals of the Door-Lock SW motor — resistance: 33 to 46 ohms
- 5
5. Check the Door Lock/Unlock contact resistance
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6. Check the Door Lock/Unlock state (checking part: Lock White-Red wire, Unlock White-Blue wire) — Lock resistance: approximately 0.2 ohms, Unlock resistance: approximately 0.2 ohms
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7. If resistance is satisfied with spec, replace the PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA456DRHDW Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)
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