Samsung RF265BEARefrigerator

Error Code 23

Compressor and condenser coil cannot cool properly

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 23

What This Means

Loose fan motor connector at CN76-5; Motor winding open circuit; Motor bearing failure; Inverter PCB power delivery failure

What actually causes this:

Compressor room fan connector loose or fan motor defective

First Thing to Check

Verify all connectors in the compressor compartment are fully inserted

Parts Involved

Comp Room Fan Motor (BLDC C160, ø160 3Wing)Main PCB connector CN76

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage at MAIN PCB CN76-5 (Sky-blue) to CN76-1 (Gray)

  2. 2

    Expected voltage: 7V to 12V DC

  3. 3

    Verify connector is fully seated

  4. 4

    Listen for fan motor operation

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