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Explorer

Oct 12, 2015

Fridge not functioning

Our Norcold fridge quit working a few days ago and I can't figure out what is happening. The display seems to work fine and allows you to change from lp to ac but nothing happens. Even when selecting lp the pilot doesn't even attempt to light. Also the light inside the fridge doesn't come on. It seems like an electrical issue but it's over my head. Is it possible that the panel uses 12 volts but relies on 120 to run? I just don't understand why the panel would light up and everything but the unit just will not cool down. Again last week it was working.

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Dick_A
Explorer
Oct 12, 2015
Moved from General RV'ing issues.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 12, 2015
Fridge uses 12V DC for controls, panel lights, interior light and propane gas valve

Fridge uses 120V AC for electric heat element PLUS 12V DC for its control.

What MODEL is your fridge?

In the outside compartment is there a black box mounted on slanted tubes....does it have a RED light on?
BobsYourUncle
Nomad
Oct 12, 2015
The panel uses and requires 12V to run.
Check the 12V fuses at your converter panel. If they are good there is also a 12V fuse on the back of the fridge on the circuit board.
If your panel lights don't light up,it means no 12V at the fridge.
110V is only required to run the fridge on AC power rather than on the batteries.
Regardless of whether it runs on propane or 110V, it needs 12V to function. All the electronic components run on 12V.
darsben
Explorer II
Oct 12, 2015
Sometimes the 110 is on the same circuit as your GFI outlet. Check to see if the GFI is tripped.