TEMP PROBE
Memphis Grills Meat Probe or Auxiliary Temperature Probe Fault

Display shows TEMP PROBE error and grill will not maintain set temperature

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Possible Causes

Shorted or open meat probe, Damaged probe cable, Incorrect probe plugged into jack, Faulty probe jack on controller

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disconnect power before plugging or unplugging probes if the controller behaves erratically.

  • Remove accessory probes: Unplug any meat or auxiliary probes from the front panel jacks. Power cycle the grill and see if the error clears.
  • Inspect probe and cable: Check the stainless probe tip and cable for kinks, cuts, or melted insulation. If damaged, replace the probe with a Memphis-compatible meat probe.
  • Test probe resistance: With a multimeter, measure resistance across the probe plug. A typical probe will show a finite resistance (often 1–100 kΩ depending on type). An open or zero reading indicates a bad probe.
  • Check jacks: Inspect the probe jacks on the controller for grease, moisture, or corrosion. Clean gently with contact cleaner and a cotton swab.
  • Test with known-good probe: Plug in a new or known-good probe and verify that the controller reads a reasonable temperature. If the TEMP PROBE error persists with a good probe, the jack or controller input is likely faulty and the controller may need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Meat Probe
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