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richy2
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2022

Norcold 4150 three way not working in 12 volts

I have a brand new RV equipped with Norcold 3 way refrigerator. Does not operate on 12 volts. Panel shows error code 6 which indicates lack of 12 volts, however there is 12 volts going into refrigerat...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 01, 2022
The 12 volt section of your 3 way is a MAINTAINER of existing interior temps. It is NOT designed to cool the refer DOWN to operating temps. So, if you have the refer at operating temp, then you MUST have the engine running to run the 12 volt heat element to MAINTAIN the existing temp in the refer. 12 volt 3 way refers must have the engine running to function on 12 volts. You must use 120 or LP to get the refer to operating temps. Doug

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