How do I fix error code AC on a Samsung washers?

1. undefined: 1. Check the wire connections and terminal contacts between the sub and main PBAs 2. undefined: 2. Check for disconnected wires 3. undefined: 3. Check whether the sub PBA is short-circuited because of moisture 4. undefined: 4. Remove the sub PBA control panel and check for any faulty soldering 5. undefined: 5. If the main PBA communication circuit is faulty, replace it

Samsung Washers2024–present

Error Code AC

Q: What does error code AC mean on a Samsung washers?

The washer's control panels cannot talk to each other Connector connections between the sub and main PBAs are incorrect or loose; Faulty soldering on the sub PBA control panel; Sub PBA is short-circuited due to moisture; Incorrect wire connections between sub and main PBAs; Main PBA communication circuit is faulty; Disconnected wires between sub and main PBAs

The washer's control panels cannot talk to each other

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: AC

What This Means

Connector connections between the sub and main PBAs are incorrect or loose; Faulty soldering on the sub PBA control panel; Sub PBA is short-circuited due to moisture; Incorrect wire connections between sub and main PBAs; Main PBA communication circuit is faulty; Disconnected wires between sub and main PBAs

What actually causes this:

A wire connector between the control boards came loose, or moisture got into the electronics

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes and plug it back in — this can reset the communication

Parts Involved

Sub PBAMain PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

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1. Check the wire connections and terminal contacts between the sub and main PBAs
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2. Check for disconnected wires
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3. Check whether the sub PBA is short-circuited because of moisture
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4. Remove the sub PBA control panel and check for any faulty soldering
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5. If the main PBA communication circuit is faulty, replace it