Error Code 8C2
The washer's vibration sensor has a specific hardware error
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8C2 (upper) / 8C2 (lower)
What This Means
MEMS PBA error detected; Data error in MEMS PBA; Wire connection fault
What actually causes this:
The vibration sensor hardware 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 connections are normal
This Error Applies To
Samsung WV55M9600A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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