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Frigidaire RFG299AA**/XAA

Name: Frigidaire RFG299AA**/XAA
Brand: Frigidaire

Refrigerator

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Ambient-Sensor Error on my Frigidaire RFG299AA**/XAA

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External ambient sensor system errors;

From Service Manual 181192, p.44:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part 5304504863

Electronic control board

Error codes (18)

CodeMeaning

Ambient-Sensor ErrorExternal ambient sensor system errors; sensor connector missing, contact…C-FAN ErrorCondenser fan motor operation failure; feedback signal line contact failure…F-DEF-Sensor ErrorDefrost sensor system in freezer (FZ) compartment has errors; sensor connector…F-DEF. ErrorDefrost system in freezer compartment errors; sensor connector missing…F-FAN ErrorFreezer fan motor operation failure; feedback signal line contact failure…F-Sensor ErrorSensor system in freezer (FZ) compartment has errors; temperature error code…Ice Maker ErrorICE MAKER operation system errors; ice-ejector and level failed three times or…Ice Room Sensor ErrorSensor system in ICE ROOM has errors; temperature error code displays when…Ice Room-FAN ErrorFreezer fan motor operation failure in ice room; feedback signal line contact…IceMaker Sensor ErrorSensor system in ICE MAKER has errors such as connector missing, contact…Main<->LCD Communication ErrorCommunication between Panel MAIN MICOM and PANEL is not available for 10…Pantry-Damper-Heater ErrorDamper Heater Open detected Pantry-Sensor ErrorSensor system in Pantry Room has errors; temperature error code displays when…R-DEF-Sensor ErrorDefrost sensor system in fresh food (FF) compartment has errors such as…R-DEF. ErrorDefrost system in FF compartment errors; sensor connector missing, contact…R-FAN ErrorRefrigerator fan motor operation failure; feedback signal line contact failed…R-Sensor ErrorSensor system in fresh food (FF) compartment has errors; temperature error code…Water Tank-Heater ErrorWater Tank Heater Open detected

Service modes (9)

C and F Temperature Display Toggle["Press the 'Ice Type' and 'Water' buttons simultaneously (no sound when both buttons are pressed…
Cooling Off (Display/Shop Mode)["Press and hold the 'Slide Show' button and 'Lighting' button simultaneously for 3…
Error History["Press and hold the 'Slide Show' button and 'Home' button simultaneously for 8 seconds.","Choose…
Forced Operation (Force Test / Forced Defrost)["Press and hold the 'Lighting' button and 'Ice Off' button simultaneously for 8 seconds.","Choose…
Ice Maker Test Mode["Press and hold the ICE TEST S/W for at least 1.5 seconds.","The harvest function will start."]
Load Operation Check / Set Point Shift Mode["Press and hold the 'Slide Show' button and 'Home' button simultaneously for 8 seconds.","Choose…
OS Upgrade["Reset by pressing the 'Ice Off' button."]
Self-Diagnostics["Press and hold the 'Slide Show' button and 'Home' button simultaneously for 8 seconds.","Choose…
Touch Screen Calibration["Press and hold the 'Lighting' button and 'Home' button simultaneously for 8 seconds."]

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