Frigidaire Refrigerator · Code SY CE / SY CF

Frigidaire Refrigerator SY CE code: Control communication error

The main control board and the display or user interface board have stopped communicating. Cooling may keep working, but the display, dispenser, ice maker or lights may act up. Frigidaire says this code needs authorized service.

Most common causes

  1. Loose or damaged wiring between the control boards
  2. Failed user interface or dispenser board
  3. Failed main control board

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Unplug the fridge for a few minutes, then plug it back in to see if the code clears.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: searspartsdirect.com · appliancepartspros.com · owner.frigidaire.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does SY CE mean on a Frigidaire Refrigerator?

The main control board and the display or user interface board have stopped communicating. Cooling may keep working, but the display, dispenser, ice maker or lights may act up. Frigidaire says this code needs authorized service.

Can I clear the SY CE code myself?

Try these first: Unplug the fridge for a few minutes, then plug it back in to see if the code clears. Call a technician if the code returns. The wiring and boards need to be tested to find the failed part.

How much does it cost to fix a SY CE code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Frigidaire Refrigerator codes

SY EF · Evaporator fan faultDI SP · Ice jam in dispenserH · High temperature alarmOP · Temperature sensor faultPF · Power failure

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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