Error Code AE
The control boards can't communicate with each other
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Warm LED Flash
What This Means
Incorrect/loose connector connections between sub and main PBAs; Faulty soldering on sub PBA C/Panel
What actually causes this:
A wire between the control boards came loose
First Thing to Check
Unplug for 60 seconds and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check connector connections between sub and main PBAs
- 2
2. Check for loose connections
- 3
3. Remove sub PBA and check soldering
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45M3100A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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