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Samsung Heat Pump Error Code E161

Loading failure of digital compressor or OLP trip detected when temperature and pressure conditions indicate no compression is occurring.

SourceSamsung Heat Pump - Service Manual: Troubleshooting (RVXVHT140GC)p. 12-66

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First diagnostic step

Check resistance between compressor terminals L1(R)-L2(S), L2(S)-L3(T), L3(T)-L1(R); if abnormal, wait for compressor to cool (OLP trip).

SourceSamsung Heat Pump - Service Manual: Troubleshooting (RVXVHT140GC)p. 12-66

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