[pbergin]

I have a GE stove/range/oven that is around 10 years old, maybe more, that is generating an F3 error every time I use it. I read the forums that recommended replacing the oven temperature sensor/probe, which I did, however I am still getting the error. I have 2 questions:

1. When replacing the temp sensor/probe, the instructions typically state to cut off the connectors on the end of the probe and also on the oven wiring harness and to use wire nuts instead. This seems strange given that the two connectors mate perfectly together. Would NOT using the wire nuts method cause the F3 error to continue?

2. If the above is not the issue, then what could case a persistent F3 error?

Thanks so much!

[glen65]

Originally Posted by pbergin

I have a GE stove/range/oven that is around 10 years old, maybe more, that is generating an F3 error every time I use it. I read the forums that recommended replacing the oven temperature sensor/probe, which I did, however I am still getting the error. I have 2 questions:

1. When replacing the temp sensor/probe, the instructions typically state to cut off the connectors on the end of the probe and also on the oven wiring harness and to use wire nuts instead. This seems strange given that the two connectors mate perfectly together. Would NOT using the wire nuts method cause the F3 error to continue?

2. If the above is not the issue, then what could case a persistent F3 error?

Thanks so much!

The plugs have caused a lot of problems. Try doing as the instructions
recommend first before going any further.

[pbergin]

Ok. If you honestly think that is the issue then I will. The only problem is, and the reason for my not doing it in the first place, is that once those connectors are cut off then there is no going back!

Is there any chance that the F3 error could be caused by something else?

[glen65]

Originally Posted by pbergin

Ok. If you honestly think that is the issue then I will. The only problem is, and the reason for my not doing it in the first place, is that once those connectors are cut off then there is no going back!

Is there any chance that the F3 error could be caused by something else?

Ive had a couple of rare cases where there was a problem with the
plug itself on the ERC control. I also had one where there was a problem
with a component on the ERC that kept the control from taking the resistance
reading from the sensor basically fooling the CPU into thinking that the
sensor was open. But these are very rare situations.

[pbergin]

Sure enough. I cut the connectors off and used the wire nuts and now I get an F3 error AND an F2 error! Any suggestions on what to do at this point?