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Error code reference
Samsung Air Conditioner Error Code E171
Indoor unit EEV open error-refrigerant leaks to stopped indoor unit.
SourceSamsung Air Conditioner - Service Manual: Troubleshooting (AVMC4H071EA)p. 12-31, 12-87
Diagnostic procedure
The full E171 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check whether EEV wire is connected correctly to indoor unit PCB; check if EEV coil is inserted correctly.
SourceSamsung Air Conditioner - Service Manual: Troubleshooting (AVMC4H071EA)p. 12-31, 12-87
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Where this code is documented
3 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Samsung air conditioner.
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