Error Code dC1
The door lock switch wiring has a fault.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dC1
What This Means
Door lock switch terminal is broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The wiring to the door lock switch has degraded or a terminal pin inside the connector has broken.
First Thing to Check
Try opening and firmly re-closing the door, then restart the cycle.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check door lock switch resistance: Type 1 pins 3-5 approx. 1000 Ohm +/-50%; Type 2 pins 2-3 approx. 155-200 Ohm
- 2
2. Check for wire damage or leakage
- 3
3. Check main PBA door sensing circuit
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WW22N6850QX Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)
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