Error Code 8E2
A vibration sensor inside your washer is reporting bad data
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8E2
What This Means
MEMS PBA data error; Wire connection fault
What actually causes this:
The vibration sensor board has a loose wire or has gone bad
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait a minute, and restart — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the wire connections to the MEMS PBA
- 2
2. Replace the MEMS PBA if necessary
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF42H5200A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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