Samsung Washers2016–present

Error Code AC5

The washer's display module lost communication with the main board.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: AC5

What This Means

Signals between the LCD Module and main PBAs are not sensed due to communication failure; Incorrect or loose connector connections between LCD Module and main PBAs; Faulty soldering on LCD Module

What actually causes this:

The display ribbon cable or connector has come loose.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 2 minutes and plug it back in to reset.

Parts Involved

LCD ModuleMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the connector connections between the LCD Module and main PBAs carefully

  2. 2

    2. Check for incorrect or loose connections

  3. 3

    3. Remove the LCD Module and check for any faulty soldering

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA50K8600A Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: WA50K8600AW/A2Service manual exact match: WA50K8600AV/A2Service manual exact match: WA52J8060AW/A2

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