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Norcold fridge

JohnJM
Explorer
Explorer
Have a norcold fridge in my lance camper. For whatever reason it will not run on AC power. IT only will run on Propane. Light inside works fine. Stays cold on propane no issues.

Any suggestions to get the AC power working again?
John M
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Gjac
Explorer III
Explorer III
John how did you make out with your refrigerator?

Old-Biscuit
Explorer
Explorer
joelc wrote:
Check the reset switch as a first measure. When you open to fridge compartment from the outside you will see 2 rubber buttons: one is the reset for propane and the other electric. They are not compatible with each other so do not try to switch them.



Think you have a Suburban Water Heater confused with way Norcold Fridge is set up
Is it time for your medication or mine?


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Old-Biscuit
Explorer
Explorer
Start with the basics

120VAC Outlet fridge power cord plusg into.....does it have AC Power?
(Voltmeter)
NO...then find source of AC to that outlet and reset it (120VAC Circuit Breaker, GFCI etc)
YES...then need to check if the 120VAC FUSE on fridge is blown.
If blown..replace it and most likely need to replace heating element (reason fuse blew)
Is it time for your medication or mine?


2007 DODGE 3500 QC SRW 5.9L CTD In-Bed 'quiet gen'
2007 HitchHiker II 32.5 UKTG 2000W Xantex Inverter
US NAVY------USS Decatur DDG31

wnjj
Explorer II
Explorer II
Since it says "no ac" the element is likely fine but not getting power.

Gjac
Explorer III
Explorer III
Check to see if your GFI is tripped a bad 120 volt element will trip the GFI. If GFI is good check to see if you have 120 volts where the refer plugs in. If GFI and 120v outlet is good. Next check the ohm reading between the two leads of the element,(manual will give you an ohm reading range)if not shorted or open plug 120 volt element directly into 120 volt outlet, if cooling works you know the problem is in the circuit board,fuses or connections. Let us know what you find.

opnspaces
Navigator
Navigator
While you're in the outside compartment see if there is a standard wall plug that the refrigerator is plugged into. If so try plugging something like a fan or radio in and make sure there is power.
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joelc
Explorer III
Explorer III
Check the reset switch as a first measure. When you open to fridge compartment from the outside you will see 2 rubber buttons: one is the reset for propane and the other electric. They are not compatible with each other so do not try to switch them.

wnjj
Explorer II
Explorer II
JohnJM wrote:
yup and the Fridge says no ac

everything else works fine, the fridge is geting some power as the light comes on but it does not work otherwise unless its on propane.

The light is 12V. The AC operation consists of the plug, a fuse, a relay and an element.

JohnJM
Explorer
Explorer
yup and the Fridge says no ac

everything else works fine, the fridge is geting some power as the light comes on but it does not work otherwise unless its on propane.
John M

wnjj
Explorer II
Explorer II
Check the receptacle under the outside cover for power. If thatโ€™s good thereโ€™s a fuse on the fridge control board that may be blown. Lastly the electric element itself could be bad.

Do you get any error codes when you put it on AC mode or does it just not get cold?

Lastly, what model number is it so you can get more direct responses?

MDKMDK
Explorer
Explorer
Plug into shore power?
Mike. Comments are anecdotal or personal opinions, and worth what you paid for them.
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