Error Code 5C
Fridge defrost sensor is not working
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5C
What This Means
Sensor housing separation; Incomplete contact; Open-circuited wire; Short-circuit; Abnormal temperature reading
What actually causes this:
Defrost sensor connection issue or failed sensor
First Thing to Check
Verify fridge defrost sensor connector is seated
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure voltage of PCB Sensor Check Point #5
- 2
Check Main PCB CN30 pins 1 and 6
- 3
Verify voltage is within 4.5V~1.0V range
- 4
Compare to temperature table
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