Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code AC

The control panel and the main computer board are not communicating.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: AC

What This Means

Signals between sub and main PBAs are not sensed; Incorrect wire connections between sub and main PBAs; Sub PBA short-circuited due to moisture; Main PBA communication circuit fault

What actually causes this:

A wire connector between the front control panel and the main board at the back has come loose, or moisture has gotten into the control panel board.

First Thing to Check

Try turning the washer off, unplugging it for 60 seconds, then plugging it back in and restarting.

Parts Involved

Sub PBA (Control Panel PCB)Main PBA (Assy Kit)Wire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check wire connections and terminal contacts between sub and main PBAs

  2. 2

    2. Check for disconnected wires

  3. 3

    3. Check whether sub PBA is short-circuited because of moisture

  4. 4

    4. If main PBA communication circuit is faulty, replace it

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WW22N6850QX Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: WW22N6850QX/A2

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