Error Code

The Cool Select Pantry temperature sensor isn't working

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: LED blinks in self-diagnostic checklist position 7

What This Means

Pantry thermistor (502AT) disconnected; Wire harness damaged between Pantry compartment and Main PBA; Thermistor defective (open circuit or short); Main PBA defect

What actually causes this:

The Pantry sensor wire came loose or the sensor failed

First Thing to Check

Check that the Cool Select Pantry maintains appropriate temperature despite the error

Parts Involved

Pantry Thermistor 502ATWire Harness CN40Main PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Measure voltage at MAIN PCB CN40 between pins 18 and 20 — must be 4.5V to 1.0V

  2. 2

    2. Check connector at Cool Select Pantry temperature sensor

  3. 3

    3. Disconnect CN40 and measure thermistor resistance directly (power off)

  4. 4

    4. At 77°F (25°C), should read 5.0 kΩ

  5. 5

    5. If resistance is normal, replace Main PBA

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