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Fridge issue

Cougargm
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We overloaded our generator and while the genny was running, nothing was working. Simply hit the reset and everything worked- except the fridge & furnace. Found a blown fuse, replaced it and the furnace worked fine. Unfortunately the fridge still isn't working. Unplugged it for awhile, hoping it would start once plugged in again, but nothing. It won't turn on at all, so I can't even pick LP mode let alone electric. Any suggestions as to what I should try or look for next? THanks in advance!
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BFL13
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Also check the truth of the AC breaker labelling. 😞
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wa8yxm
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Did you relabel the fuse as "Fridge" if not .. Do so.

one thing I love about the Progressive Dynamics fuse panel in my Rig.
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So when one blows the LED glows.
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enblethen
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Thanks for the update!

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Cougargm
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Turns out a fuse on the panel was mislabeled as a spare! The label said the fridge & furnace were on the same fuse. We got the furnace working but no fridge. Before tackling the black box, etc., we decided to check the other fuses and the one for the fridge had been labeled as a spare. Easy fix and problem solved. Thanks again.

dougrainer
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
It's a BATTERY DC ISSUE. Meaning anywhere from the battery to and through the control board.UNPLUG FOR SAFETY. Then go outside to the access panel and check 12 volt wire going into refrigerator. Does it have power?


Correct. 120 volts has NOTHING to do with operation of the refer control panel. From your description, you had a POWER surge from the Genset and the higher voltage caused the Power Converter to surge the 12 volt output and blew some fuses. Odds are the blown fuse is on the Norcold rear control board behind that black box. Doug

enblethen
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Nomad
Look closer for model number.
Does it have a circuit board in the outside access?
Does the interior display light up?
How is the unit changed from gas to electric, Knob or switch?

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MEXICOWANDERER
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It's a BATTERY DC ISSUE. Meaning anywhere from the battery to and through the control board.UNPLUG FOR SAFETY. Then go outside to the access panel and check 12 volt wire going into refrigerator. Does it have power?

craig7h
Nomad II
Nomad II
If you have found and reset the GFI's get a meter and see if you are getting power to the 120v outlet the frig is plugged into. Lets say you have power at the outlet.

You will need to take off the black cover from the control board for the frig. It should be located on the back side of the frig, but you can get to it through the outside access panel. The control panel will have two fuses one being a long one and the other a push in type. Sorry I do not know the correct name for the two types of fuses. Check them make sure they are both good. You did not say if you reset the breaker for the frig on the breaker panel. You may want to check that, turn it off then back on. Good Luck
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agesilaus
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OK I'm fgoing thru the same issue on my N821 Norcold (2016) w/o a power surge tho. If it is like mine there are two circuit boards, one on the front of the fridge thaqt has the display and switches called the eyebrow panel. And one in the outside access area in a black plastic box. That one has two fuses and if you are lucky one of those is blown. So check that out first thing.

I still have not fixed mine, after possibly eliminating all else it seemed to be the eyebrow panel but I ordered one from Amazon and it does not fix the fridge. Some I'm still stumped. That was $160 but is returnable.

There are other possibilities so let us know if it is not the fuses.
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rk911
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we had a second gfci in an exterior storage compartment in a previous MH. check again.
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Cougargm
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Explorer
I only found one GFI in the RV and that was in the bathroom. Reset that but it didn't help.

Vw_triker
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Reset gfi's maybe?

Cougargm
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Explorer
It's a Norcold. The Class C is 15 yrs old and I believe the fridge is as well. (not original owner). I haven't checked the voltage but it won't power on at all, as I can't even select LP or AC for the mode.

Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Explorer II
Make and model of the fridge might help us help you better. Are you getting 12 volts at the fridge?
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