Frigidaire · Refrigerator Moderate

5Y CE — Communication Error (alt display)

Same as SY CE — the seven-segment display renders the S as a 5. Brief UI-to-main-board communication mismatch.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Easy
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How to fix it

  1. Cycle power for 2 minutes.
  2. Reseat UI ribbon if it recurs.
  3. Replace UI board if persistent.

Why it happens

Typical signs: 5Y CE shown instead of SY CE · Display recovers on its own · No control loss

  • Cold-boot timing Same root cause as SY CE.
  • Marginal UI harness Pin not fully seated.

More Frigidaire refrigerator codes

1F 1F — Ice Maker Fault 1 SH 1 SH — Fresh Food Sensor Shorted 1 SY 1 SY — Fresh Food Sensor Open 2 SH 2 SH — Freezer Sensor Shorted 3 SH 3 SH — Temperature Sensor Short 3 SY 3 SY — Evaporator Sensor Open

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: frigidaire.com.