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Samsung Refrigerator Error Code 81

COMP START-UP FAILURE ERROR - Short between Comp U/V/W at CN301, short between IPM pins #1-33, IPM voltage drop (DC13.5V or lower), or error in compressor/cycle.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Service Manual: Bottom Freezer (RL4000-RL4300 Series)p. 39-40

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Check between Comp terminals for short, check IPM voltage (13.5V or lower), check between IPM Pins #1-33 for short, check Comp and Cycle.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Service Manual: Bottom Freezer (RL4000-RL4300 Series)p. 39-40

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