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What this code means
Moisture Sensor 2 Open/Shorted - second moisture sensor strip is open or shorted (Quad Sense models only). Possible causes: Second moisture sensor open circuit; Second moisture sensor short circuit
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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