Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water F49 Error Fix: Communication Error

Error code F49 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water means: Communication Error. The main control board has lost communication with the display panel or other electronic modules — there may be a wiring fault, a damaged connector, or one of the boards has failed; try a power reset by unplugging for 5 minutes; check all ribbon cable and wire harness connections between the boards

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Faulty Control Board or Repair Wiring Harness" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $20-$40. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Faulty Control Board or Repair Wiring Harness") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $20-$40. Professional repair typically costs $200-$350. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water has 8 other known error codes, including: F1 (Defrost Sensor Fault), F10 (Evaporator Fan Fault), F11 (Condenser Fan Fault), F14 (Ice Maker Fault), F15 (Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen), and 3 more.

Error code F49 also appears on 1 other Fisher & Paykel model: Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.