Error code reference

Samsung Washer Error Code 3E4

PBA connector terminal not connected, motor spin net not engaged, motor internal coil damaged (short-circuited or cut), hall sensor terminal not connected, or foreign material in motor.

SourceSamsung Washing Machine - Service Manual: WD8704/8754/8804 Seriesp. 25, 30

Diagnostic procedure

The full 3E4 procedure

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First diagnostic step
Check the motor connector terminal connections and contacts.

SourceSamsung Washing Machine - Service Manual: WD8704/8754/8804 Seriesp. 25, 30

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Where this code is documented

53 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Samsung washer.

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