Error Code TC3
A temperature sensor is giving abnormal readings
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: TC3
What This Means
Temperature sensor fault; IPM temperature abnormally high; Faulty sensor connections; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
One of the washer's temperature sensors has failed or has a bad connection
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait a few minutes, and restart — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check thermistor resistance — should be 66.187 to 36.941 kilohms at 20 to 30 degrees C
- 2
2. Check the connections for the temperature sensor connector
- 3
3. If the temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 4
4. If Main PCB is faulty, replace it
Other Error Codes for WA45T3200AW
The water inside the washer is dangerously hot
The washer cannot detect where the clutch is positioned
The vibration sensor board is not working
The vibration sensor board is not working
The water level sensor cannot detect the water level
The washer's motor is not spinning properly
The power supply voltage is too high
The power supply voltage is too low