Weber Temperature Overshoot / Poor Temperature Control

Grill overshoots set temperature by 50°F or more and cycles between very high and low temperatures.

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Possible Causes

Dirty or misreading RTD probe, Loose RTD mounting, Control board PID tuning issue, Excessive pellet feed due to sticky auger

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the grill to cool before touching the temperature probe.

  • Clean RTD probe: Gently scrub the probe with a non-abrasive pad to remove carbon buildup that can insulate it.
  • Check probe mounting: Ensure the probe is firmly attached to the cookbox wall and not bent or touching grates.
  • Inspect auger feed: Watch the auger during operation (from the hopper) to ensure it cycles on and off smoothly. If it runs too long or intermittently sticks, clean the auger and tube.
  • Firmware update: Use the Weber app (if supported) to check for controller firmware updates that may improve temperature control.
  • Replace RTD if needed: If temperature readings are obviously inaccurate compared to a known-good grill thermometer, replace the RTD probe.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

RTD Temperature Probe
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