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Viking Refrigerator Error Code 4 Flashes

Compressor failure - compressor damaged or system damaged; 4 flashes every 5 seconds, compressor is OFF.

SourceViking Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer - Service Manual: 5 Series Built-Inp. 41

Diagnostic procedure

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First diagnostic step

Check compressor input power, winding resistances, and leakage current between hermetic terminal pins and compressor shell. If resistance or leakage current is out of spec, replace compressor.

SourceViking Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer - Service Manual: 5 Series Built-Inp. 41

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