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Norcold N81 now a "nocold"

sayoung
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Explorer
I was at our site at Lake Fork today & found our Norcold N81 not getting cold . I am heading back over tomorrow with my meter/tools to check out. The lights show I have 120/12 volts & the burner will light but didnt have time to see if gets cold on LP.
All I really know about absorption refrigeration is the pipe at the boiler should be warm past the tank. I didnt smell ammonia or see any yellow on the pipes. Its a 2011 so hoping just heater or thermistor.
If its junk, would I be better off going Dometic or just get another Norcold ? What's the general thought?
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sayoung
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I found the problem, it got a small yellow/green stain just under the boiler so its a gonner ๐Ÿ˜ž Couldn't be something cheap like a heater or thermistor but still cheaper than a new one.
I am just going to put a rebuilt cooler on it. Will order tomorrow as there are 2 rebuilders near Conway, Ar.that I know about

Old-Biscuit
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HERE is a manual to help troubleshoot



PG 8 ...... Displayed FAULT codes

PG 11 - 21 ......Troubleshooting Guide for FAULT codes



FYI ....fridge doesn't ave a 'pilot flame' ---- just a MAIN flame that cycles on/off with a spark electrode for ignition
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chilly123
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Is there any error codes, or if no error codes, when running on propane is there just a pilot flame?