Norcold code L1. OP how to fix

MajorJeff wrote:

tinkerer wrote:

mpierce wrote:
Use a strong magnet. I have learned that if I am getting the rv washed, shut off the fridge, and stuff something in the outside door. Water gets in there, and can trip it. I have had it happen twice after washing. I now stuff a towel in there, and also ask the washer to NOT spray high pressure right on the vents. No problem since.

So correct,this happened to us and the magnet worked to reset it and haven't had a problem since. Another friend of mine had the same problem and I coached him over the phone and he got his reset. The magnet seemed to work just left of the little red light. But I was told before you reset it to look for any yellow residue a sign that you have a leak which caused the overheating. Mine was just from a power washer.:)

I had the L1 oP error code on my Norcold 2118S. I took it to the dealer, with luck the Norcord Sales rep was on site. He called the factory and instructed the dealer mechanic to use a magnet and reset my unit. So it works!

WHY would a Norcold Sales rep NOT know the procedure? In 37 years as a Dealer tech, I have NEVER seen a so called Norcold Sales rep. WHY would any dealer have a Norcold sales rep make a call on them? A GOOD Service dept would NOT have to call anybody about the Magnet reset procedure. It should already have been known by the Techs and the Service dept. If NOT, I would NOT use that dealer for my RV service. They do not have adequately trained Technicians. Doug