Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code AC3

The main computer and motor driver boards are not communicating.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: AC3

What This Means

DR communication error between main and inverter PBAs; Incorrect wire connections between main and inverter PBAs

What actually causes this:

A connector between the main control board and the motor inverter board has come loose.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 60 seconds and try again.

Parts Involved

Main PBA (Assy Kit)Inverter PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    2. Check for disconnected wires

  3. 3

    3. If main or inverter 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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