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Samsung Washer Error Code E3

Motor Driving Error and Hall Sensor Error-caused by erroneous operating signals from motor hall sensor, IPM terminal of main PBA not connected, DD motor cover out of place, PCB housing terminal not connected, PBA fault, or DD motor fault.

SourceSamsung Washer - Troubleshooting Guide: Error Codes (WF438AAR)p. 20, 24

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First diagnostic step

Check the motor connector terminal connections and contacts.

SourceSamsung Washer - Troubleshooting Guide: Error Codes (WF438AAR)p. 20, 24

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The full E3 procedure

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