Installation Location: At the model-defined temperature-sensing/control position in the appliance.
Function: Monitors or regulates temperature for the appliance control/heating system.
Critical Fit / Identification Details: Match complete model, sensor/thermostat type, resistance or operating point, connector, mounting and probe geometry.
Manufacturer Part Numbers / Cross-References: 00617203
What This Listing Includes: One genuine OEM 00617203 refrigerator defrost sensor as supplied for the manufacturer service application; adjacent parts, hardware or accessories are not included unless specifically stated.
Compatibility Basis: Model-first verification; no short model list used
Model Evidence Note: A short model list is not used here because it could be misleading. Verify the complete appliance model number, including suffix/revision where present, against manufacturer service information.
Correct Part / Compatibility Check: Verify the complete appliance model number, exact manufacturer part number, installation position and all critical fit/identification details. Symptoms alone do not prove this part is defective.
Distinguish From Similar Parts: Do not confuse thermostats, thermal fuses, thermistors and temperature probes; they can look similar but operate differently.
Possible Related Symptoms / Reasons to Inspect: Temperature-control or heating/cooling symptoms only after wiring and model-specific resistance/continuity diagnostics.
Important Safety / Service Note: Disconnect appliance power before service and follow the manufacturer service procedure for the exact model. Use qualified service where required.
Ordering Note: Symptoms can identify a system to inspect, but they do not prove this specific component is defective. Confirm the OEM part number or model-specific parts diagram before ordering.
Specifications & Compatibility:
Manufacturer: BOSCH
Manufacturer Part Number: 00617203
OEM Status: Genuine OEM Part
Product Type: Refrigerator Defrost Sensor
Appliance / Application: Refrigerator
Installation Location: At the model-defined temperature-sensing/control position in the appliance.
Cross-References: 00617203
Critical Fit Details: Match complete model, sensor/thermostat type, resistance or operating point, connector, mounting and probe geometry.