Atwood refridgerator power problem

[Travelin2]

This morning I went out and started my 2014 Atwood 0801 refrigerator on AC. I just set it on auto and went outside and was tinkering about for awhile. Later I unplugged the AC cord to start the fridge on gas. I expected to find that the auto function had switched over to gas operation but the fridge was dark on the control panel on the front. The inside lights were off also. Pushing the power button on the panel between the freezer and fridge did nothing. The battery switch is on and there is 12v to the red/black wire junction block. I removed the cover of the control module and found continuity across all three fuses and 12v at the two 3amp fuses. I am hoping someone knows where there is a secret reset miracle button or something. Anybody got an idea what gives here?

[Boon_Docker]

ScottG wrote:
Propane turned off or maybe you ran out?

That's it! All those little electrons have vanished from the propane. :B

[ScottG]

As I understand it, they wern't bad, they were bought out by the competition.

[Travelin2]

Thanks for the info Old-Biscuit....I had no idea that model had been discontinued already. Must be a pile of junk. Guess I should have done a little research.

In the morning I will check out some of the things you brought up. Thanks

I found the schematic for it that you were referring to so I should be able to find out why DC is not on the front panel.

[Old-Biscuit]

Atwood HE0801----helium fridge (no longer in production and parts are scarce)


12V at BOTH 3A fuses :H

12V DC at terminals J2 (12V POS) and J4 (Ground)
then should have 12V DC on both sides of 3A DC fuse
That would be the center vertical 3A fuse
THIS fuse is for ALL DC controls, display and light



Far left horizontal 3A is for the 120V AC circuit
Should only have 120V AC ...no DC

Far right horizontal 20A (25A) is for the DC electric heater



No display lights no interior light........NO DC Voltage
SO either fuse holder is not making contact if fuse is good
Or circuit board is issue


Did you plug AC power cord back in and check fridge function???


Reset for fridge is POWER ON/OFF button.........but have to have DC for that to work

[ScottG]

Propane turned off or maybe you ran out?