Samsung Washers2017–present

Error Code AC6

Your washer's motor controller has lost communication with the main board.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: AC6

What This Means

Signals between the Inverter PBA and main PBA not sensed due to communication error; Incorrect or loose connector connections between Inverter PBA and main PBA; Faulty soldering on the Inverter PBA

What actually causes this:

An internal cable between the motor speed controller and the main board came loose.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 2 minutes, then plug it back in and try running a cycle.

Parts Involved

Inverter PBAMain PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the connector connections between the Inverter PBA and main PBA

  2. 2

    2. Check for incorrect or loose connections

  3. 3

    3. Remove the Inverter PBA and check for faulty soldering

  4. 4

    4. Replace the Inverter PBA or main PBA if faulty

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF45N5300A Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: WF45N5300AV/USService manual exact match: WF45N5300AF/USService manual exact match: WF45N5300AW/US

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