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What this code means
Stuck relay — failure of the relay in the closed position; power to the motor controller cannot be turned off by the machine controller.
First step from the service manual
With power disconnected, check resistance between pins 1 & 4 of P16 of the machine controller; resistance should be greater than 10M ohms (open). Replace machine control board if relay is bad.
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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