Dometic Refrig won't start on Gas FOLLOW UP
Tried to start my refrigerator yesterday on gas, and it wouldn't start. I heard a clicking sound a few seconds after I turned it on.....but never would start. Tried it several times. Didn't try it...
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Ok so you've got power to the spark module cause it's sparking. Now you need to see if the gas valve coil is working. Turn it on again so it is sparking. Take a screwdriver tip and touch it to the top of the gas coil. (not dangerous, no electricity there) It will be magnetized if it is indeed energized.
Next, do you smell gas at all. If you do, then look for debris blocking the flame tube where the gas comes out. There is a tall exhaust stack above the flame tube that often rusts which falls down into the flame tube diverting the gas from the spark, and or the flame thermocouple bulb. If you can, remove the flame tube and dump it out. I would almost guarantee there is some rust in there. While you have the tube off, poke a thin wire into the jet to be sure it is clear as well. Put it together, and try it again. Sooner or later this happens to all RV refers.
Next, do you smell gas at all. If you do, then look for debris blocking the flame tube where the gas comes out. There is a tall exhaust stack above the flame tube that often rusts which falls down into the flame tube diverting the gas from the spark, and or the flame thermocouple bulb. If you can, remove the flame tube and dump it out. I would almost guarantee there is some rust in there. While you have the tube off, poke a thin wire into the jet to be sure it is clear as well. Put it together, and try it again. Sooner or later this happens to all RV refers.
