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GE Refrigerator error code

GE Refrigerator Error D7-AND-D8-ILLUMINATED-2

Main board and refrigerator sensor issue.

Main board and refrigerator sensor issue.

HardStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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GE refrigerator repair guide for error D7-AND-D8-ILLUMINATED-2
Error codeD7-AND-D8-ILLUMINATED-2Refrigerator

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet and

    Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.

  2. 2
    Access and replace the main control board located

    Access and replace the main control board located on the back of the unit behind a service panel.

  3. 3
    Disconnect all wiring harnesses from the old board,

    Disconnect all wiring harnesses from the old board, remove it, and install the new one, ensuring all connections are secure.

A quick explanation

What does D7-AND-D8-ILLUMINATED-2 mean?

Main board and refrigerator sensor issue.

The answer you came for

How to fix GE refrigerator error D7-AND-D8-ILLUMINATED-2

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet and

    Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.

  2. 2

    Access and replace the main control board located

    Access and replace the main control board located on the back of the unit behind a service panel.

  3. 3

    Disconnect all wiring harnesses from the old board,

    Disconnect all wiring harnesses from the old board, remove it, and install the new one, ensuring all connections are secure.

  4. 4

    Locate the refrigerator sensor (thermistor) inside the fresh

    Locate the refrigerator sensor (thermistor) inside the fresh food compartment, usually behind a small cover on the back wall or ceiling.

  5. 5

    Remove the cover, disconnect the old sensor, and

    Remove the cover, disconnect the old sensor, and remove it from its clip.

  6. 6

    Install the new sensor, reconnect its wiring, and

    Install the new sensor, reconnect its wiring, and replace the cover.

  7. 7

    Reassemble the service panel, plug the refrigerator in,

    Reassemble the service panel, plug the refrigerator in, and check if the error codes have cleared.

  8. 8

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix D7 AND D8 ILLUMINATED Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Access and replace the main control board located on the back of the unit behind a service panel.Disconnect all wiring harnesses from the old board, remove it, and install the new one, ensuring all connections are secure.Locate the refrigerator sensor (thermistor) inside the fresh food compartment, usually behind a small cover on the back wall or ceiling.Remove the cover, disconnect the old sensor, and remove it from its clip.Install the new sensor, reconnect its wiring, and replace the cover.Reassemble the service panel, plug the refrigerator in, and check if the error codes have cleared.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Amana Refrigerator Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, thermistor, defrost, fan, compressor start, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Confirm the doors seal, the interior lights shut off, and vents are not blocked before replacing sensors or boards. Look for frost pattern clues, stalled fans, warm compartments, water or ice symptoms, and recent power interruptions. For temperature faults, inspect the evaporator fan, thermistor, defrost path, damper, condenser airflow, and board connectors. Use the complete Amana refrigerator model number before ordering sensors, fans, boards, dampers, valves, or start components. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. &tag=appliancefixg-20Verified Compatible Alternatives:Refrigerator Sensor (Thermistor)

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: Main Control Board

Price noted in the current guide: $162-$355

Why this part is shown: It is associated with GE Refrigerator error D7-AND-D8-ILLUMINATED-2 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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