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RJsfishin
Explorer
Dec 24, 2014

Intermittent "F" Code On Norcold

Fridge may run for days, or sometimes 1 day w/ no problem.

But I have to keep an eye on the display for an intermittent F code.
When I relite it, sometimes it stays lit, other times it will run 20 seconds, then back to F code,....sometimes takes take 3 to 5 tries, but it always finally lites,.....till next time it happens.
Yesterday I installed a new igniter (flame sensor, only because it was a cheap trial and error thing to do, but it F coded once then.
Checked voltage at the fridge, no problem. Checked all connections on the control board. Beautiful blue flame.
Any other ideas before I'm thinking a $250 control board mite be the problem ???

Thanks

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  • bighatnohorse's avatar
    bighatnohorse
    Explorer II
    Dec 24, 2014
    I did pull all the electrical push on connectors and treated them with a drop of WD40 while in the Henderson Nevada Walmart parking lot.
    That treatment failed to produce any immediate result. Still "F" on propane.
    We found a campground that evening with hookups and ran the fridge on AC. The next day I switched it over to propane and it worked. And has continued to work on propane.
    So we're holding our breath until next time.
  • RJsfishin's avatar
    RJsfishin
    Explorer
    Dec 24, 2014
    bighatnohorse wrote:
    I've had the same problem with my Norcold. It hasn't done it for a while though.
    It has not Failed on AC - only on propane.
    I'm thinking it may be a sticky gas valve?

    Thanks
    Good thought, except for mine always relighting instantly, but sometimes going out after 20-30 seconds, and have to relite.
    Still thinking.
  • bighatnohorse's avatar
    bighatnohorse
    Explorer II
    Dec 24, 2014
    I've had the same problem with my Norcold. It hasn't done it for a while though.
    It has not Failed on AC - only on propane.
    I'm thinking it may be a sticky gas valve?

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