Error Code FLEX_ZONE_SENSOR_ERROR
Flex Zone (mid drawer) temperature sensor is faulty
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Both F and R LEDs blink
What This Means
Disconnected or poorly seated connector at MAIN PCB CN50 pins 9 and 10; Open or shorted Flex Zone thermistor; Solder defect at R529 on PCB; Failed MICOM IC01 pin 2
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor for the convertible middle drawer compartment has failed or its connector is loose.
First Thing to Check
Reseat the connector at CN50 on the main board.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check MAIN PCB connector CN50 is fully seated
- 2
Measure voltage between CN50-9 and CN50-10; normal range 4.5V~1.0V
- 3
Check MICOM IC01 pin 2 voltage matches CN50-9/10
- 4
Disconnect and measure resistance against DATA1 table
- 5
Check solder at R529
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