Fisher & Paykel Dryer Code 8

[Jeff Demme]

Model Number: DEIX2
Brand: Other
Age: More than 10 years

Hello,

Hurricane Helene flooded our home. 7" in laundry room. I dried out Fisher Paykel top loader dryer and tried it. Got Error Code #8. I checked three temp sensors. All have continuity. Replaced motor controller as it had been under water. I still get error code #8. Is there a reset? Or what else should I check? Dryer motor is 3 phase from controller. Motor seems to ohm out OK.

Help!
Jeff

[Doc Ryan]

Hey Jeff, you will need to check the exhaust temperature sensor for specific ohm values at certain temperatures. This sensor should measure these values are these temperatures: 0C = 33 kOhms, 22C = 11 kOhms, 40C = 5 kOhms

It looks like the sensor might be part of the wiring harness part # 395381. I can't tell for sure, so let me know what you find.

[Jeff Demme]

Thanks Ryan, I think that might be the part. I get 0 ohms at the sensor module on the two black wires. I think they are the sensor.

I cannot remove the lint screen to follow the wires. Do you know how to remove? I don't want to break it.

We flooded 7" which got no where near the sensor in the drum. I did replace the motor control which was submerged.

Maybe I can find a thermistor in my junk to temporarily see if that corrects the code.

[Doc Ryan]

The video below should give you a good idea on how these dryers come apart.

[Jeff Demme]

I just figured out my new ohm meter. reading is 10 ohms at room temp, so that isn't the problem. Might need a new sensor control board, but it might just be new dryer time....

[Doc Ryan]

Double check that your reading was 10K (10,000) ohms and not 10 ohms. If you decide to fix it, let me know what you find.

Sensor Module - 395628P (PD00058444)