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Samsung Refrigerator Error Code Comp starting Failure
Compressor fails to start.
SourceSamsung RF28HM/RF25HM French Door Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 64
Diagnostic procedure
The full Comp starting Failure procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check if there is a short between compressor terminals; check IPM voltage (under 13.5V); check for short between IPM Pins #1-33; check compressor and cycle.
SourceSamsung RF28HM/RF25HM French Door Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 64
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
Includes expected resistance and voltage values, connector pinouts, and supersession notes for replacement parts.
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Where this code is documented
3 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Samsung refrigerator.
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