โJun-22-2014 11:49 AM
โJun-28-2014 05:30 AM
Big_Blue wrote:
The authorized service facility 'repaired' the fridge by updating the faulty failsafe recall unit from Rev D to Rev E.
See rocket science step # 5.
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โJun-24-2014 05:10 AM
Big_Blue wrote:
So far as Norcold not dealing directly with consumers, to a point I understand. To another point, it disrespects my 40+ years of electronics experience which includes working on strategic ICBM communications systems, heavy HF & Air Traffic Control Towers while in the Air Force. A simple swaptronics of an faultily designed over temperature 12 VDC control circuitry is well within my wheelhouse.
โJun-24-2014 04:53 AM
Big_Blue wrote:
Another evening of additional troubleshooting.
The magnet trick does reset the relay, but does not clear the fault. Will be scheduling a visit to the nearest authorized service center. The recall correction unit is at Rev D, not the final Rev E. That issue will be addressed directly with Norcold.
There was 12 VDC on the supply side. With a magnet in place, there was 12 VDC on the demand side. At no time did the red LED go out.
So far as Norcold not dealing directly with consumers, to a point I understand. To another point, it disrespects my 40+ years of electronics experience which includes working on strategic ICBM communications systems, heavy HF & Air Traffic Control Towers while in the Air Force. A simple swaptronics of an faultily designed over temperature 12 VDC control circuitry is well within my wheelhouse.
As mentioned, the mystery leak is most likely a separate issue. My intentions are now to cap off the icemaker supply line. Ice cubes I can live without. Not so much with extraneous water leaking into the walls, onto the floor, et al.
Stay tuned, will be scheduling a service call tomorrow.
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โJun-22-2014 03:29 PM
wa8yxm wrote:
Ok, There are two major Fridge makers for RF's. Norcold and Dometic
In both cases inside the fridge under the fins SHOULD be a pan, full width, solid bottom save for a funnel shaped hole that drips into a drip cup, this cup is connected via a plastic tube to the outside compartment.
On a Norcold it should rest in a cup on the outside (Evaporation cup) near the burner side of the fridge,,,
On a Dometic the tube is supposed to be extended out the vent so it drips, drips, drips on the ground.
IF the tube is not in the cup, or out the vent, then it drips on the bottom of the outside compartment.. This can cause issues with the electronics that live there, even if its only the connection board.
Same if the hose is broken.
It could also cause your leak.
โJun-22-2014 03:07 PM