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Let us know how it goes.
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That parts looks different then mine, but im guessing that its just a replacement that fits several models.
Since I have your attention i wanted to mention, that my water has always pumped slower then I would like, but I never thought it was slow enough to cause damage ?
Thanks for all your help
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From your description, it sounds like the water valve is bad. Here's the replacement part: Part number: AP3160649
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Dont mean to keep posting and posting.
But if I am correct I will need
part number AP43160649 ?
Which is also part number 4389177 I posted a link below. The only difference is there is some extra fitting that mine does not have on teh back where it attaches to the frame .. ??
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Ok I rigged up some wires.
When I put the plug from the ice maker side (tan) (that we know is working) to the water side (purple) then it still does not work.
If I put the plug from the water side to the ice maker side, then water will flow out the ice maker.
So, this means my switch is ok, and that my problem is the water side of the solenoid? The purple side...?
Is this correct? Can I get just the purple side ? Do i have to buy the entire thing ? Where should I buy from ?
Thanks thanks thanks....
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Ok I rigged up some wires.
When I put the plug from the ice maker side (tan) (that we know is working) to the water side (purple) then it still does not work.
If I put the plug from the water side to the ice maker side, then water will flow out the ice maker.
So, this means my switch is ok, and that my problem is the water side of the solenoid? The purple side...?
Is this correct? Can I get just the purple side ? Do i have to buy the entire thing ? Where should I buy from ?
Thanks thanks thanks....
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Thanks so much for your help.
So The water is definately flowing to the ice maker. I saw it running during a normal cycle.
The cyclenoid has the two side.
The tan side, goes to the ice maker, and has large electrical prongs.
The purple side, I assume is the water, and has small electrical prongs.
With this being said I was only able to put the large prongs (connecter from the tan side), onto the small prongs. I dont know how well it fit. But that did not make water flow from the water dispencer or to the ice maker...
Not sure what yo do next. Not sure if I need toplug a wire into the wall and then to the connectors......
stuck
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Now we know water flows TO the valve, we need to see if water will flow THROUGH the valve. Swap the electrical connectors on the valve. Press the water paddle/button. Since you already know the ice maker's getting water we can conclude that solenoid works. By swapping the electric connectors and selecting water, we're asking water to flow from the other solenoid; but it will flow into the ice maker. So you don't want to press the water control very long.
Another way to test the valve (but a little more dangerous) is to remove the electrical connector that corresponds to the water dispenser side of the valve. Place a cup on the tray, under the water fountain.Apply 120VAC to the terminals of the valve. If water flows into the cup, the valve is good.
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Yes there is flow !
Any suggestions ?
Also any help on getting the front cover face plate off ??
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First, check to see if you're getting water to the valve in the back of the refrigerator. Begin by turning it off at the valve (under the sink). then disconnect the line from tne valve and place it into a deep pan or bucket. Turn the supply valve (the one under the sink) back on just enough to see if water flows unrestricted into the bucket.
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