Samsung Washing Machine Giving an E3 Error Code

Hello
Some items to check with your E3 Error. First run the unit through the diagnostic mode with the technician diagnostics link below. This error occurs when the washer motor has an issue. Check the rotor/ stater first before replacing the motor. The last possibility is board. See diagnostics for each component before replacing. Matt Ace technician

• Check the motor connector terminal

connections.

• Check if the Motor Cover State is damaged.

• Check if the coil is broken due to moisture

from any alien substance.

• If the PBA control circuit is defective, replace

the PBA.

► Check the motor Winding Coil

• Plug out the connector and read

resistances at any two of the three

terminals on Motor

Should be 19.3Ω (at 25oC)
Check if the washing Motor
Rotor/State is defective or
not.
This may occur when the
main PCB is

The PBA connector terminal is not connected.
– The motor spin net is not engaged.
– The motor’s internal coil is damaged. (short-circuited or cut)
– The hall sensor terminal is not connected.
– Foreign material (a screw) has entered the motor.
– Motor overloaded due to too much laundry. (Non-sensing)
– The motor hall sensor terminal is not connected.
– PBA fault.
– The motor driving error from the PBA is weak.
Unstable relay operation, etc.
– This occurs due to erroneous operating signals from the motor
hall sensor.
– The IPM terminal of the main PBA is not connected.
– The DD motor cover is out of place.
– The PCB housing terminal is not connected.
– PBA fault.
– DD motor fault