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dclarke618
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Sep 14, 2016

Norcold 9182 Fridge won't stay lit on LP

I have a fridge that lights for about 10-15 seconds then stops when using LP. I can hear the ignighter clicking the whole time its is lit When the clicking stops, the flame goes out.
Does anyone have any ideas. The fridge works fine on AC power.

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  • OK,
    I cleaned the burner, checked the continuity on the ignition/sensor wire and there is 12 volts to the valve while the ignition is actively sparking (20-30 sec)then the flame goes out and the voltage at the valve drops to 0. I think replacing the sensor/ignition wire is next.
    Any other suggestions
  • The spark electrode IS the flame sensor.

    It sparks to ignite main flame then main flame generates a milivolt signal (ionization). That signal goes to circuit board as proof main flame is lit and shuts down spark action.

    No Proving.....your fridge will 'spark' 'monitor for signal' 'spark' 'monitor' for up to 30 seconds and then shutdown

    Could be dirty spark electrode
    Could be electrode out of position (must be engulfed in flame)
    Could be incorrect spark gap
    Could be cracked ceramic allowing signal to ground track
    Could be bad wire/bad connections

    Manual.....LINK
    Pg. 6 ----LP Gas Mode Operation
    Pg. 16 Section 2 -----Trouble shooting
    Pg. 31 ----Electrode testing
  • Actually, the FIRST thing to do is a burner area tune-up. Could be nothing more than a flake of rust from the flue blocking the flame or a carbon deposit on the sensor.

    Takes zero parts and no special tools (assuming your RV manufacturer left you with good access through the outer door to the burner area).

    Yes, if it doesn't work after cleaning the burner tube, propane jet and igniter/sensor, THEN consider what part is needed.
  • Thanks Mike and darsben1! I really appreciate the input. I will swing by the RV parts place tomorrow and get a new sensor.

    Dave
  • Could be the flame sense circuit
    Troubleshooting PDF at
    http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/ncold900.pdf
  • Sounds like the flame sensor has gone bad. It's a safety thing - if it doesn't sense a flame, the gas shuts off. AIR, they're usually about $15.

    If you provide the manufacturer and model, someone can probably point you to the part and how to replace it.

    edit: as the model was in the title and not the message, I didn't notice it when responding.