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Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Moderate
Problem: Damper control fault – air diffuser/damper motor not responding to control board commands for temperature regulation
How to Fix Refrigerator Error
- Locate damper assembly: typically in upper rear of fresh food compartment behind vent cover.
- Remove cover and observe damper door during temperature adjustment – should open/close smoothly.
- Disconnect damper motor harness and test resistance: should read 5k-15kΩ across motor terminals.
- Apply 12VDC power directly to motor terminals – should rotate damper door. No movement indicates seized motor.
- Inspect damper door for ice obstruction or physical binding against housing.
- Replace damper motor assembly WPW10662480 if motor tests faulty or binds mechanically.
- Verify operation after replacement by adjusting temp controls and confirming airflow changes at vents.
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If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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