Bosch Temperature Calibration or Sensor Drift

Display shows temperature but readings are clearly inaccurate compared to a thermometer

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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

Aging NTC sensor, Poor sensor placement or contact, Control board calibration error, Sensor wiring resistance change

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before accessing sensors or the control board.

Steps:

  • Verify with a reliable thermometer: Place a calibrated thermometer in the center of the cabinet away from walls and compare readings after several hours.
  • Inspect sensor placement: Ensure the cabinet sensor is properly clipped to the evaporator cover or wall and not touching the evaporator directly unless designed to.
  • Replace sensor: If readings are consistently off by several degrees, replace the cabinet NTC sensor.
  • Control board replacement: If a new sensor does not correct the discrepancy, the control board's calibration may be faulty and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet NTC Temperature Sensor
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