Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code AC2

An internal circuit board communication link has failed.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: AC2

What This Means

I/O Board communication error; Sub PBA short-circuited due to moisture; Wire disconnection between sub and main PBAs

What actually causes this:

A loose connector or moisture on the control panel circuit board is breaking the communication link.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 60 seconds and try again.

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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