Error Code 8E1
The vibration sensor board has detected a problem
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8E1
What This Means
MEMS PBA is defective; Wire connection error to MEMS PBA
What actually causes this:
A wire connection to the vibration sensor board came loose or the board has failed
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait 60 seconds, and restart — if the error persists, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the wire connections
- 2
2. Replace the MEMS PBA if necessary
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45H7000A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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