Frigidaire Wine Cooler Code P3: Primary Sensor Shorted
P3 on a Frigidaire wine cooler or beverage center with an electronic control means the primary sensor is shorted. The primary sensor reads the cabinet temperature. A short sends a false, very low reading, so the…
- Code
- P3
- Appliance
- Wine & Beverage Cooler
- Brand
- Frigidaire
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What P3 means
P3 on a Frigidaire wine cooler or beverage center with an electronic control means the primary sensor is shorted. The primary sensor reads the cabinet temperature. A short sends a false, very low reading, so the control may think the cooler is colder than it is and stop cooling. Owners may see P3, bottles that run warm or a cooler that is quiet when it should be running. A short can come from the sensor, a pinched wire or the control input.
Common causes of P3
- Primary sensor shorted
- Pinched or damaged sensor wire
- Main control board input
1. Make sure the cooler is plugged in and the door seals properly. 2. Keep bottles clear of the sensor area and vents. 3. Unplug it for a few minutes and plug it in again. 4. If P3 returns, call us.
- A shorted reading can mean the sensor, its wire or the board.
- We test the sensor and wire first, then the board, and give you a written price before replacing anything.
- We tell you honestly if the cooler is not worth fixing.
Other Wine & Beverage Cooler codes
Does P3 mean the cooler is too cold?
No. The control sees a very low number from a shorted sensor, which is a false reading and not the real temperature. We test the sensor and its wire, since the real cabinet temperature may be normal.
Why is my wine warm?
If the control believes the cabinet is cold, it may not run the compressor. That is why a bad reading can lead to warm bottles.
Is P3 serious?
It is a sensor problem, not a leak. But unprotected wine can spoil, so have it looked at soon. Move valuable bottles to a cool place if the cooler is not holding temperature, and call us.
Still seeing P3?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.