Dometic Fridgge NOT Working
Hello All In a sense of panic since we’re heading out to camp again tomorrow. I have searched the forums and web thoroughly. I have a 2018 Winnebago 245BHS and this Dometic fridge is driving me...
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Thank you for the replies, sincerely appreciated!
I’ve replicated some “results” a few times now, I’ll share that below.
Jdc1- The propane valve is wide open and I did make sure to bleed the lines at the interior stove and the outdoor kitchen (further back). The batteries are fully charged reading 12.68 volts.
Enblethen- I followed your recommendation and also plugged 3 prong cord into the 120 volt AC outlet next to the fridge (inside of the same access panel). The outlet in there is good, I checked it a few times.
I also checked the fuses and breakers…. all of the fuses are good. I pulled a fuse out and it actually flashes a red LED so that very convenient.
Here is what has me stumped…
I’ve hooked the entire trailer on shorepower. I have the fridge set on “Auto” and press ON, the “Check” light comes on within 10 seconds.
I’ve also connected the fridge directly to an extension cord. Exact same results.
I remember tinkering with this the other night and noticing the thermofuse is a little loose. I rotated it 90 degrees today and restarted the power to the fridge. “CLICK” and the gas is running. It will not fire on the igniter but I can start the fridge using LP gas with a lighter.
I rotated the thermofuse back 90 degrees and the gas wouldn’t flow. Not sure if it’s grounding out on something?
I just tested this again as I type and at least it fires up manually. I was debating on whether or not to throw some solder on there to keep it stationary where I noticed it’s working. However this may also be a horrible idea?
-I will pull the circuit board now and see what the back looks like or if there is any noticeable damage.
I’ve replicated some “results” a few times now, I’ll share that below.
Jdc1- The propane valve is wide open and I did make sure to bleed the lines at the interior stove and the outdoor kitchen (further back). The batteries are fully charged reading 12.68 volts.
Enblethen- I followed your recommendation and also plugged 3 prong cord into the 120 volt AC outlet next to the fridge (inside of the same access panel). The outlet in there is good, I checked it a few times.
I also checked the fuses and breakers…. all of the fuses are good. I pulled a fuse out and it actually flashes a red LED so that very convenient.
Here is what has me stumped…
I’ve hooked the entire trailer on shorepower. I have the fridge set on “Auto” and press ON, the “Check” light comes on within 10 seconds.
I’ve also connected the fridge directly to an extension cord. Exact same results.
I remember tinkering with this the other night and noticing the thermofuse is a little loose. I rotated it 90 degrees today and restarted the power to the fridge. “CLICK” and the gas is running. It will not fire on the igniter but I can start the fridge using LP gas with a lighter.
I rotated the thermofuse back 90 degrees and the gas wouldn’t flow. Not sure if it’s grounding out on something?
I just tested this again as I type and at least it fires up manually. I was debating on whether or not to throw some solder on there to keep it stationary where I noticed it’s working. However this may also be a horrible idea?
-I will pull the circuit board now and see what the back looks like or if there is any noticeable damage.
