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jkitchen  
#1 Posted : Sunday, January 23, 2011 1:30:43 PM(UTC)
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When In Sensor Dry Mode, The Dryer Shuts Off Before Clothes Are Even Half Way Dry. Dryer Works Fine In Timer Mode. Is There A Way To Test Or Reset Sensor?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, January 24, 2011 2:50:12 AM(UTC)
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Here are your parts, includes a wiring diagram
Replacement parts for MAYTAG MDE5500AYW DRYER- ELE | AppliancePartsPros.com

Unplug the unit.
Remove connector J4 on the control board.
Measure the sensor bars using a high meter scale, 20 Mohms or 2000 Kohms.
It should measure open or a very high resistance,
Now place a damp finger or cloth across the sensor bars in the unit.
The resistance should drop.

If it does not you probably have a bad wire/connection between the sensor bars and the control board.

When there is infinite resistance the unit thinks the clothes are dry and advances the timer to shut down.

Also not a bad idea to clean/check your vent system, though if it was the problem you should see longer timed dry times.
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