Error Code 8CA1
The external vibration sensor board may have a loose wire.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8CA1
What This Means
Wire connections to external MEMS PBA are disconnected or loose
What actually causes this:
A wire connector to the vibration sensor has come unplugged from vibration.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 60 seconds, then plug it back in and try again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the wire connections if there is an external MEMS PBA
- 2
2. Replace if necessary: MEMS PBA first, then Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA51A5505A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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