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Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Moderate
Problem: Ambient temperature sensor fault; sensor monitoring room temperature for compressor control malfunctioning
How to Fix Refrigerator Error
- Unplug refrigerator from electrical power.
- Locate ambient sensor typically mounted on rear exterior panel or near compressor compartment.
- Remove access panel covering sensor location (may require removing rear service panel).
- Disconnect wiring harness from ambient sensor connector.
- Measure resistance across sensor terminals with multimeter at room temperature. Expected: approximately 10kΩ at 77°F/25°C.
- If reading is infinite, zero, or significantly off specification: remove mounting screw or clip securing sensor.
- Extract old sensor assembly. Clean mounting area thoroughly.
- Apply thermal conductive paste to sensing tip of new sensor.
- Install replacement ambient sensor using OEM part DA32-10108R. Secure mounting hardware.
- Route wiring away from heat sources and moving parts. Reconnect harness. Reassemble panels. Restore power and verify compressor cycling operates correctly based on ambient conditions.
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