Er 67
Kenmore Door Switch / Door Position Sensor Error

Error code 67 is displayed. The door alarm may sound and cooling performance may be affected.

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Possible Causes

Failed door switch, Misaligned door magnet or reed switch, Broken door harness wires, Faulty main control board input.

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before testing switches or removing trim.

Steps:

  • 1. Identify the affected door: The code may correspond to a specific door (e.g., left fresh food, right fresh food, freezer). Check which door light or alarm behaves incorrectly.
  • 2. Test the door switch: Locate the door switch plunger or magnetic reed switch. Press it manually and see if the interior light turns on/off (when briefly powered). If not, the switch may be bad.
  • 3. Continuity test: Unplug the unit. Remove the switch from the liner (usually pries out). Disconnect the wires and test continuity with a multimeter while pressing and releasing the switch. Replace if it does not change state.
  • 4. Inspect the door harness: On some French-door models, door position is sensed via a harness in the hinge. Inspect for pinched or broken wires at the hinge area.
  • 5. Replace the faulty switch or repair the harness: Install a new OEM door switch or repair/replace the damaged harness.
  • 6. If switches and harness are good: The main control board may be misreading the door status and could require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Refrigerator Door Switch
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