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kmb1966
Explorer
Feb 05, 2020

Norcold 1200 operates without ground connected

I have been working on my Norcold 1200 again and have noticed that the unit will power up and operate when only connecting the 12 volt (+) supply to the rear control board connector labeled "12V". The...
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BB_TX
Nomad
Feb 05, 2020
Is the refrigerator metal frame in any way touching the trailer metal frame? Trailer frame is ground, and the fridge internal 12 v ground may also be connected to the refrigerator frame.

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