{"product_id":"oem-goodman-outdoor-temperature-sensor-for-dsxc160241af-0130m00054-1","title":"OEM Goodman Outdoor Temperature Sensor for DSXC160241AF — 0130M00054","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoodman 0130M00054 Outdoor Temperature Sensor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e0130M00054\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM outdoor air temperature sensor (thermistor) used on the Goodman \u003cstrong\u003eDSXC160241AF\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-ton, 16-SEER communicating condenser and compatible DSXC16 ComfortNet systems. This sensor reports outdoor ambient temperature to the control board, enabling accurate compressor staging, defrost logic, and efficiency optimization. A failed or drifting sensor causes erratic cooling, poor temperature control, fault codes, or reduced efficiency — symptoms a quick, low-cost replacement resolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Part Number: 0130M00054\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: outdoor ambient air thermistor sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Goodman DSXC160241AF and DSXC16 communicating condensing units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: reports outdoor temperature to ComfortNet control board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: factory plug-in harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment: 2-Ton 16-SEER Air Conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OEM 0130M00054 is calibrated to Goodman's specific resistance curve, so the control board reads temperature correctly across the operating range. A generic thermistor with a different resistance profile will report inaccurate temperatures, throwing off staging and defrost timing. For communicating systems, OEM calibration is essential to reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRating: Easy (1\/5).\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power, unplug the old sensor from its harness, clip the new one into place, and restore power. No tools or refrigerant work needed — a 5-minute repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057193435507,"sku":"GOODMAN-667","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-outdoor-temperature-sensor-for-dsxc160241af-0130m00054-1","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}