Error Code 8C
The washer's vibration sensor is not working.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8C
What This Means
MEMS PBA disconnected; MEMS PBA defective; Main PBA wire disconnection; PBA silver nano part malfunction
What actually causes this:
The small sensor board that detects drum vibration has failed or its wire connection has come loose.
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait 2-3 minutes, turn it back on, and try again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Power the washer off, wait 2-3 minutes, power on, and try again.
- 2
2. Check wire connections to the MEMS PBA.
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3. Replace the MEMS PBA if defective.
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4. For 8C1/8C2 subcodes: replace MEMS PBA due to main PBA wire disconnection or PBA silver nano part malfunction.
Other Error Codes for WA51DG5505AWUS
The water level sensor is not reading correctly.
The washer cannot pump the water out.
The washer is getting too much voltage from the outlet.
The washer's control boards cannot talk to each other.
The washer thinks the lid is open.
The door lock mechanism is not working correctly.
The door lock cannot release to let you open the lid.
The washer motor is not running properly.