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Frigidaire Refrigerator SY CE — UI-to-Main-Control Communication Error During Operation

Editorial & technical review
  • Written by ApplianceWorth Editorial Team
  • Technically reviewed by Victor — appliance technician
  • Last reviewed 2026-07-01
  • Applies to Frigidaire refrigerators
  • Confidence medium
  • Also displayed as SYCE
  • Sources Manufacturer service documentation and field-repair experience · Methodology · Report a correction

What this code means

The user-interface and main control lost normal communication after the refrigerator had already been operating.

Most likely causes

  • An intermittent connector or damaged harness
  • Moisture or corrosion in the control area
  • A user-interface board that resets intermittently
  • A failing main control board or unstable household power

Safe checks for the owner

  1. Record whether the code follows a power interruption or appears randomly during operation.
  2. Disconnect power for five minutes and retry once.
  3. Monitor actual temperatures; move food if the refrigerator is not maintaining safe cooling.

Estimated U.S. repair cost

$180–$380, depending on model, access, parts availability and local labor.