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drsolo
Nomad
Jan 03, 2015

1972 Norcold refrigerator is running TOO cold: HELP

This is a 1972 Shasta Compact with a Norcold 663 EG refrigerator. It works off propane and shore power. My friend plugged it in and the temp is steady at 10oF. Some parts of the frig were removed and in a drawer. Friend put the face plate for the temperature setting back on so the temp is on low now, but still too cold. She says it looks like someone rearranged the wiring in the back (access from outside vent area) but not her (or my) area of expertise to determine what was done.

Any idea what is going on? Anyone run across this before? Does anyone know reasonable priced place in Orlando, FL to get repairs? TIA
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  • drsolo's avatar
    drsolo
    Nomad
    Jan 05, 2015
    OK, so we found out the P.O. bypassed the thermister/thermometer/temperature controls and just hardwired it "on" all the time. An RV guy stopped by and said that the parts arent available anymore and there isnt even an upgrade kit available. Anybody ever have to do a "work around" for a frig that wouldnt turn off?
  • drsolo's avatar
    drsolo
    Nomad
    Jan 03, 2015
    Dakota98 wrote:
    Is the 653, as mentioned in the guide, close to what you have ?


    no. there is no "eyebrow". the innards are located below the frig and behind a panel.
  • jwmII's avatar
    jwmII
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2015
    Dakota98 wrote:
    lanerd wrote:
    Does it have a movable thermistor located on the fins above the top shelf? If yes, try moving it down on the fin, or to the left a fin or two.

    Ron


    My thoughts also, but I believe this frig has an external thermostat control in which case I wouldn't think it has a moveable Thermistor located on the fins inside. Maybe I'm wrong, don't know. :h











    That thermistor mentioned above is probably bad. replace it.
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2015
    lanerd wrote:
    Does it have a movable thermistor located on the fins above the top shelf? If yes, try moving it down on the fin, or to the left a fin or two.

    Ron


    My thoughts also, but I believe this frig has an external thermostat control in which case I wouldn't think it has a moveable Thermistor located on the fins inside. Maybe I'm wrong, don't know. :h
  • lanerd's avatar
    lanerd
    Explorer II
    Jan 03, 2015
    Does it have a movable thermistor located on the fins above the top shelf? If yes, try moving it down on the fin, or to the left a fin or two.

    Ron
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2015
    drsolo wrote:
    Dakota98 wrote:
    Maybe this will help. :@ Norcold 600 series repair guide


    Actually, there is no schematics or trouble shooting for earlier models. 663 is only mentioned in title, nowhere else.


    Is the 653, as mentioned in the guide, close to what you have ?

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