Kenmore Refrigerator Error Code Icemaker sensor malfunction

This error means the control board has detected that the icemaker's temperature sensor circuit is either open (broken connection) or short-circuited somewhere between the sensor and the icemaker water supply control panel. The fault prevents the system from receiving valid sensor data, which disrupts normal ice production. The error can only be confirmed and viewed while the refrigerator is in TEST mode.

A power reset may temporarily clear the displayed fault, but the code will return if the underlying wiring or sensor problem has not been corrected. Because this error reflects an actual circuit condition (open or short), the fault will persist until the defective connection, wire, or sensor is physically repaired or replaced. Always diagnose the root cause before relying on a reset.

If the repair only requires reseating a loose connector, there is no parts cost and minimal labor time. Replacing a failed icemaker sensor typically costs between $20 and $75 for the part, plus labor if a technician is hired. If the wiring harness or the icemaker control panel board needs replacement, total repair costs can range from $100 to $300 or more depending on parts availability and local labor rates.

Start by entering TEST mode and confirming the error is active, then power down the refrigerator and inspect every wire connector on the icemaker sensor circuit. Firmly reseat any loose connectors and look for chafed, pinched, or corroded wiring along the harness route. If connections appear sound, the sensor itself or the wiring harness may need to be tested for continuity and replaced if found defective.

The refrigerator's cooling and food preservation functions are generally not immediately compromised by this fault, but the icemaker will not operate correctly while the sensor circuit is malfunctioning. You can continue storing food safely, but ice production should be considered unreliable until the issue is repaired. Leaving a short circuit unaddressed for an extended period could cause further damage to the wiring harness or control panel.