Error Code 8C
The washer's vibration sensor is not working properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8C (upper) / 8C (lower)
What This Means
MEMS PBA error detected; Data error in MEMS PBA; Wire connection fault to MEMS sensor; MEMS sensor fault
What actually causes this:
The motion/vibration sensor lost its connection or has failed
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer at the circuit breaker, wait 60 seconds, then turn it back on
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the wire connections to the MEMS PBA
- 2
2. Replace the MEMS PBA if wire connections are normal
This Error Applies To
Samsung WV55M9600A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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