AL04
AEG Sensor Alarm – General Temperature Sensor Error

Display shows AL04 and the appliance may not respond correctly to temperature settings.

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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

Any compartment NTC sensor open/short, Damaged sensor wiring, Loose connectors at control board, Faulty main control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing sensors or the control board.

Identify faulty sensor:

  • Consult the user manual or service documentation (if available) to determine which sensor AL04 refers to on your specific model.
  • Visually inspect all accessible sensors (fridge, freezer, evaporator, ambient) for damage or disconnection.

Testing:

  • Disconnect each suspect sensor and measure resistance at room temperature. Replace any sensor with 0 Ω or infinite resistance.
  • Inspect and reseat connectors at the main control board.

Next steps: If all sensors and wiring are good, the main control board may be faulty and should be replaced by a professional.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Temperature Sensor (NTC)
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