Frigidaire
FRPE4536AV
Refrigerator
Frigidaire FRPE4536AV — Error Code E45
Frigidaire FRPE4536AV error code E45: Door lock relay failure.
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Methodology: We combine manufacturer references with recurring service patterns, then review for safe, step-by-step repair guidance.
Sources: Manufacturer fault-code sheets, service manuals, and recurring field-repair patterns.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
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Repair guidance: the symptoms and steps below come from the canonical Frigidaire Refrigerator E45 guide and apply to FRPE4536AV unless your manual says otherwise.
Symptoms on FRPE4536AV
- ⚠️ The door alarm or interior lights behave unpredictably
- ⚠️ Cooling can suffer because the control thinks a door is open
- ⚠️ The code reappears immediately after a restart
How to Fix Error E45 on FRPE4536AV
- 1 Unplug the refrigerator and inspect the door switch for sticking or damage
- 2 Check gasket contact and hinge alignment so the switch is fully engaged
- 3 Inspect accessible harness connections between the door switch and main control
- 4 Schedule service if the problem appears to be relay or control-board related
🛠️ You'll need: Screwdriver set, Putty knife
· Time: 15–30 min