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Samsung Microwave shuts off after a few seconds

If your Samsung microwave shuts off after a few seconds, the most likely cause is a failing door switch. Inspect the primary, secondary, and monitor door switches for overheating, arcing, or burn marks, then test each switch for continuity with a multimeter. An intermittent switch can make the microwave stop after 3 seconds or turn off after a few seconds even when the display and power appear normal. A failing micro switch is the next likely cause and should be checked the same way. If the switches test good, the main control board may be defective, although control boards are often misdiagnosed. Next, check the touchpad and control panel. If some buttons respond while others do not, replace the touchpad and control panel. A separate touchpad failure is less common but can also make the microwave stop running after a few seconds. Before opening the cabinet, unplug the microwave. The high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after unplugging, so it must be properly discharged before interior work. If you are not familiar with capacitor discharge procedures, use a qualified technician. Enter your model number to find the exact Samsung replacement part.

01 - Samsung Microwave Door Switch

A door switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the door switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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02 - Samsung Microwave Micro Switch

A micro switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the micro switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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03 - Samsung Microwave Main Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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04 - Samsung Microwave Touchpad and Control Panel

To determine if the touchpad and control panel are defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad and control panel.
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05 - Samsung Microwave Touchpad

If the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the touchpad might be at fault. This is not common. Generally speaking, if the microwave display is working and some of the buttons respond correctly but some don’t, the problem is with the touchpad.
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06 - Samsung Microwave Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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