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Frigidaire Refrigerator Error Code 3

Thermistor is shorted (displayed during startup self-test or service diagnostics for freezer or food thermistor).

SourceFrigidaire Side-by-Side Refrigerator - Service Manual (5995501516)p. 29, 33, 37

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First diagnostic step

Check thermistor wiring and connections; replace thermistor if confirmed shorted.

SourceFrigidaire Side-by-Side Refrigerator - Service Manual (5995501516)p. 29, 33, 37

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