Error Code dC1
The door lock mechanism has failed
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dC1 / dC2
What This Means
Door lock switch unit not inserted; Switch unit damaged; Wire disconnected; Switch unit defective; Main PCB defective
What actually causes this:
The door lock switch is damaged or disconnected
First Thing to Check
Unplug for a few minutes and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check motor resistance (Black-Brown Wire): 33Ω to 46Ω
- 2
2. Check if door lock switch unit is inserted
- 3
3. Check if damaged
- 4
4. Check wire disconnection
- 5
5. Check lock/unlock contact resistance (Lock White-Red, Unlock White-Blue): approx 0.2Ω
- 6
6. Check Door Lock/Unlock state
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45T3400A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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