Samsung Refrigerator defrost temperature sensor DA32-00006Q

Genuine Samsung refrigerator defrost temperature sensor. It monitors evaporator-coil temperature and sends the temperature reading to the electronic control board. Encompass identifies the OEM description as "SENSOR TEMP" with specification "AW-PJT,-40~110#,5V,F-DEF SEN," and a Samsung service guide identifies it as "SENSOR TEMP-F-DEF."

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Common Symptoms

• Evaporator coil or cover becomes heavily frosted
• Refrigerator or freezer temperature rises as airflow is restricted by frost
• Defrost-related sensor or temperature-sensing fault may be recorded by the control system

Check Before Replacing

• Unplug the refrigerator before accessing the sensor or its wiring.
• Visually inspect the sensor, harness, and connector for physical damage, loose connections, corrosion, or broken wires.
• Check the sensor resistance with a multimeter and compare the result with the resistance-temperature chart in the appliance’s model-specific service documentation; do not condemn the sensor from a generic resistance value.
• Inspect the evaporator for abnormal frost buildup, while recognizing that a blocked drain, defrost heater, wiring fault, or control problem can produce similar symptoms.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Samsung OEM refrigerator defrost temperature sensor
• Designed to sense evaporator-coil temperature
• OEM description includes “SENSOR TEMP-F-DEF” and “F-DEF SEN”
• Specified by Samsung/Encompass as an AW-PJT sensor rated -40 to 110 with a 5 V specification
• Exact manufacturer part number: DA32-00006Q

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before installation.
• Protect stored food that may deteriorate while the refrigerator is powered off.
• Wear work gloves when working near the evaporator and internal refrigerator components.
• Access and component-retention details vary by refrigerator model; follow the model-specific service documentation.
• Reconnect the sensor harness securely and verify that wiring is routed as originally installed before reassembling the refrigerator.

Verified Compatible Models

RF263AEBP, RF263AEWP, RF265AABP, RF265AARS, RF265AASH, RF265AAWP, RF265ABBP, RF265ABWP, RF266AABP, RF266AARS, RF266AASH, RF266AASHXAA, RF266AAWP, RF266ABRS, RF266ABWP, RF266ADBPXAA, RF266ADPNXAA, RF266ADRS/XAA, RF266AEBP, RF266AEBPXAA, RF266AEPN, RF266AERS, RF266AERSXAA, RF266AEWP, RF266AEWPXAA, RF263AEBP/XAA, RF263AEBP/XAA-00, RF263AEPN/XAA, RF263AEPN/XAA-00, RF263AEPN/XAA-0000, RF263AEPN/XAA-01, RF263AERS/XAA, RF263AERS/XAA-00, RF263AERS/XAA-0000, RF263AERS/XAA-0001, RF263AERS/XAA-01, RF263AEWP/XAA, RF263AFWP/XAC, RF265AABP/XAA-00, RF265AARS/XAA-00, RF265AARSXAA0000, RF265AASH/XAA-00, RF265AASHXAA0000, RF265AAWPXAA0000, RF266AABPXAA0000, RF266AARS/XAA-00, RF266AASH/XAA-00, RF266AAWP/XAA-00, RF266AAWPXAA0000, RF266ADBPXAA0000, RF266ADPN/XAA-00, RF266ADRS/XAA-00, RF266ADRSXAA0000, RF266ADWPXAA0000, RF266AEBP/XAA-00, RF266AEPN/XAA, RF266AEPN/XAA-0000, RF266AEPN/XAA-0001, RF266AERS/XAA-00, RF266AERS/XAA-01, RF266AERSXAA0000, RF266AERSXAA0001, RF266AFRS/XAC-01, RF266AZBP/XAA-00, RF266AZPNXAA0000, RF266AZRSXAA0000, RF266AZWP/XAA-00

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.