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What this code means
The resistance of the thermistor for the vent blockage detection operation is very low or very high.
First step from the service manual
Check the vent blockage detection thermistor and check the resistance of the thermistor.
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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Get the full diagnostic procedure
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