Norcold 682: Propane Issues
Greetings... Here's what I know. My 20-year-old Norcold 682 frige works very well on AC. So, I know the chemical cooling system works... However, I can't get it to light on propane. I set the eyebrow for gas or auto, but I hear nothing -- except for the thud sound it makes about 10 seconds later before the red "X" is displayed on the eyebrow telling me I've been unsuccessful. I try to light when the interior propane sensor is on and working. The range and hot water heater light easily and "do their things." When my spousal unit is at the eyebrow and I am at the rear of the frige outside watching, listening, and smelling, I do not hear any clicks, nor see any spark on the electrode, nor smell any propane. The little chamber around the burner and electrode have been cleaned. The electrode gap seems appropriate... I have opened the control board and replaced the fuses on the control board and cleaned all the connections on the board and any wires that connect to it.... I have changed out the 3 and 5 amp fuses on that board. A testing light I have lights up when I check the juice coming from the 12VDC.. I have cleaned the contact point on the sealed (and not field serviceable) ignition control board box. I have not attempted to open this box... Whether the two blue wires related to operation in high humidity are connected -- or not -- the thing won't light... I see a green (ground wire for the AC) emerging from the AC wiring that is connected to the frige chasis... I see another green wire connected to a metal component that just hangs there, but I don't see where it might connect... On the propane assembly, I see a tiny valve which I've turned on, but I don't know if it really opens; I hear a creaking, springy noise inside. I have looked for and haven't found an in-line valve between the frige and the propane tank. That seems odd to me. Maybe I am missing it...The list of variables seems endless. Who knows? I might need to redo some stuff I've already done... Before I start ordering stuff willy-nilly from Dinosaur et al, is there anyone out there who can see some things I've missed -- including postings on the forum that have addressed my issues... Regards -- Gary
