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Dometic fridge not working

Ripit
Explorer
Explorer
It’s been a couple of years since I used my 2008 Outfitter Apex 8. I’m cleaning it up to start using it again. Everything works except the Dometic fridge. It doesn’t come on at all. Its been wired where it only operates on 12 volts. I’ve check and I have 12 volts to the board. Where do I go from here. Thanks
2017 F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab
2007 Outfitter Apex 8 Loaded
2014 Eastcape Lostman
2004 King Cat 296
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Ripit
Explorer
Explorer
I don’t see any ammonia residue. Nor have I smelt any.
2017 F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab
2007 Outfitter Apex 8 Loaded
2014 Eastcape Lostman
2004 King Cat 296

Ripit
Explorer
Explorer
There is no control panel. Just a thermostat control on the back wall inside the fridge.
2017 F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab
2007 Outfitter Apex 8 Loaded
2014 Eastcape Lostman
2004 King Cat 296

Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
Is your panel having control lights?
When they don't come on and the you have 12V on board fuse, the board is bad.

work2much
Explorer
Explorer
If you are not using gas but only 12v to heat the element, I would check for 12v at the heating element. Those can be replaced. Do you see any signs of ammonia residue? Leaking ammonia is a somewhat common issue with older units.
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2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
Only 12v? Hope you have good batteries.
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enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Model of the refer?
Does it have any LEDs on the eye brow?
Hard to answer without model.
Have you checked all the connectors on circuit board.
You said 12 volts, does this mean 12 volt element or propane? If only 12 volts DC, element could be burnt out or 12 volt 30 amp fuse

Bud
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