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09FLSTC's avatar
09FLSTC
Explorer
Jan 23, 2015

Norcold 1210 quit cooling

Not a problem for 8 years since 2007. Just quit. Green LED light is on. Flashes AU--AC when you press the mode button which means automatic mode, AC available but doesn't switch to AC solid and come on. Burner does not light. Then......switch manually to LP and the flames lights, stays lit all night but no cooling.
Before, when I selected the mode button, it would start searching for AC and if not available, would switch to LP. Does not even try to do that now unless I switch it.
I have the service manual but don't have my multi meter with me, arrr.
Any similar out there?
In Edit, recall mod has be done.
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Jan 23, 2015
    First remove the outside inspection cover and look for greenish goo and/or smell of ammonia. If you see greenish goo and/or smell ammonia, immediately unplug the fridge and DO NOT USE. Fire risk.

    If that's clear then try the steps below.

    Try shutting the fridge OFF completely and then turning it back on. If that doesn't work, unplug the fridge completely and let set for 3 minutes, then plug it back in. Finally, make sure your batteries are fully charged. The fridge needs 12V power to turn it on....there's other tests if this doesn't work....Dennis
  • robsouth's avatar
    robsouth
    Explorer II
    Jan 23, 2015
    How's the charge on the battery? It is needed for proper operation.
  • 09FLSTC's avatar
    09FLSTC
    Explorer
    Jan 23, 2015
    Batteries are fine. Plenty of DC. I'm not feeling too good about the controls or the burner but hoping for the best. Thankfully, we have an outdoor fridge where we're at to get it accurately diagnosed.
  • Canadian_Rainbi's avatar
    Canadian_Rainbi
    Explorer
    Jan 24, 2015
    Is it inn a slide? If so, the fans may have quit. Ours was just corroded contacts to the fan. (Thanks Doug Rainer)
  • 09FLSTC's avatar
    09FLSTC
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2015
    Turned out to be a rupture in the cooling unit. Never did smell ammonia and couldn't see the evidence at first but its there. We were gone when it quit so might have if we were there. Regardless, this ain't a cheap fix. Thankfully extended warranty (that I rarely buy) is taking care of it less 50 bucks deductible. In case you were wondering, $2400 with labor. I'm sure it can be done for a lot less but I don't care what they get as long as my warranty company is willing to pay.

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