Error Code 8CA4
The washer's vibration sensor may be faulty.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8CA4
What This Means
MEMS sensor is faulty on external or main PBA
What actually causes this:
The vibration sensor has failed and needs replacement.
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. Replace MEMS PBA if there is an external MEMS PBA
- 2
2. Replace Main PBA if there is no external MEMS PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA51A5505A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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