F4
LG
Shorted oven temperature sensor circuit
LG range shows F4 and oven may not heat correctly or may shut off.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Sensor wires shorted together, Sensor harness pinched against chassis, Failed temperature sensor with low resistance, Moisture intrusion in sensor connector
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker. Allow the oven to cool.
- Inspect sensor wiring: Remove the rear panel and visually inspect the sensor harness from the sensor probe to the control board. Look for areas where the insulation is crushed, melted, or touching metal.
- Test resistance: Disconnect the sensor at the harness and measure resistance. At room temperature, it should be ~1080 Ω. A very low reading (e.g., <500 Ω) indicates a shorted sensor.
- Check harness to chassis: With the sensor disconnected, measure resistance from each sensor wire to chassis ground. Any low reading indicates a short to ground in the harness; repair or replace the harness.
- Replace sensor if needed: If the sensor is shorted, install a new LG oven temperature sensor and secure it properly.
- Control board check: If sensor and harness are good but F4 persists, the control board sensor input may be shorted internally and the board will need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Oven Temperature Sensor Probe
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