Error Code AC
The washer's control boards cannot talk to each other.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: AC
What This Means
Signals between sub and main PBAs are not sensed due to communication failure; Incorrect or loose connector connections between sub and main PBAs; Faulty soldering on sub PBA control panel; Sub PBA is short-circuited due to moisture; Incorrect wire connections between sub and main PBAs; Main PBA communication circuit fault
What actually causes this:
A wire connector between the display panel and the main control board has come loose, often from vibration over time.
First Thing to Check
Try unplugging the washer for 2 minutes and plugging it back in to reset the control boards.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the connector connections between the sub and main PBAs carefully
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2. Check for incorrect or loose connections
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3. Remove the sub PBA C/Panel and check for any faulty soldering
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4. Check whether the sub PBA is short-circuited because of moisture
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5. Check wire connections and terminals between sub and main PBAs
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6. Check for disconnected wires
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7. If the main PBA's communication circuit is faulty, replace it
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
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