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Samsung Refrigerator Error Code IPM Fault
IPM (Intelligent Power Module) fault error detected during compressor operation.
SourceSamsung RF28HM/RF25HM French Door Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 64, 101
Diagnostic procedure
The full IPM Fault procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check for short between compressor U, V, W phase (CN04); check IPM voltage under DC 13.5V; check for short among IPM Pins #1-26.
SourceSamsung RF28HM/RF25HM French Door Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 64, 101
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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