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My ice maker stopped working about a month ago, I took the lines off and made sure they were not clogged, when I reattached everything and turned on the water, water started coming out of the ice maker, so I had to shut the water off, tried it again and same thing happened, Any ideas??
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Originally Posted by: surgtech49053 My ice maker stopped working about a month ago, I took the lines off and made sure they were not clogged, when I reattached everything and turned on the water, water started coming out of the ice maker, so I had to shut the water off, tried it again and same thing happened, Any ideas?? Surgtech, At this point, You most likely have a fill valve issue, it's probably stuck open, due to debris or a failed plunger. Part number: AP3103467
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I ordered the valve and installed it and when I turned the water on it just continued to come out of the ice maker, any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by: surgtech49053 I ordered the valve and installed it and when I turned the water on it just continued to come out of the ice maker, any other suggestions? Surgtech, With a new fill valve, and the same issue, that pretty much indicates a faulty circuit in the icemaker control head or wiring in the cabinet. If you can get access to a multimeter, you'd need to check for 120 VAC to the terminals of the fill valve solenoid. You should have voltage to the fill valve for a limited time(7 to 10 seconds)and only when the rake arm is in the 1 to 2 o'clock position. Also, you"ll need to check for any damaged wires to the fill valve, in the compressor compartment. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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What are the chances of it being the actual ice maker, the date on that is 2005. It worked fine then all of a sudden stopped working, so my son took off all the water lines and then reconnected them it was at that time that when turned water on it started to come out of the ice maker, replaced the water intake valve and same issue.
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Originally Posted by: surgtech49053 What are the chances of it being the actual ice maker, the date on that is 2005. It worked fine then all of a sudden stopped working, so my son took off all the water lines and then reconnected them it was at that time that when turned water on it started to come out of the ice maker, replaced the water intake valve and same issue. Surgtech, You lost me there for a second... Did your son take the icemaker out, or dismantle the ice maker assembly in the freezer, when the first failure occurred ? He may have damaged a control contact or wire. Your icemaker system is an "Add On" accessorry, and everything is "pre wired" and pre routed. Thats why we need to get back to the wiring and connections and make sure theres nothing damaged or crossed. Then take a multimeter Part number: AP3873826
and check for the proper voltage, at the proper time, to the fill valve. Ice maker assemblies, do fail, but not all that often. Once we find out about the voltage and the wiring, we'll have a place to start and have you up and running in no time. :) :) :)
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Ok I got a multimeter, it has a red and black cord, and on the dial it has a V with a squiggly line on it, where do I plug the red and black plug into?
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Originally Posted by: surgtech49053 Ok I got a multimeter, it has a red and black cord, and on the dial it has a V with a squiggly line on it, where do I plug the red and black plug into? Great, Thats going tomake things easier and quicker. Here's some meter usage information http://forum.appliancepartspros...continuity-ohmmeter.htmlBut, basically, your going to set the meter selector to A/C voltage in the 240 VAC range. Disconnect the wire harness from the water inlet solenoid. Insert one probe needle end into each of the wire connectors, If there is a voltage reading, when you plug the power cord back in, you'll need to look at the position of the ejector arm (rake) on the icemaker, if the arm tips are pointed towards the 1 to 2 o'clock position, the icemaker is in a "fill" increment, and you should have voltage to the inlet valve solenoid, any other position, there should be no voltage to the inlet valve. You'll need to check the wires for damage, from the solenoid back to where they enter the cabinet wall, if they're OK, you'll need to remove the icemaker and check the harness and connections in the freezer wall connector, If alls OK, replace the icemaker. :) :) :)
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Well, I have power to the power supply to my ice maker and so I bought a new ice maker and again when I turned on the water supply all that comes out is water, just continuous. I have no idea what is going on. Originally Posted by: Joe / APP Team Great, Thats going tomake things easier and quicker. Here's some meter usage information http://forum.appliancepartspros...continuity-ohmmeter.htmlBut, basically, your going to set the meter selector to A/C voltage in the 240 VAC range. Disconnect the wire harness from the water inlet solenoid. Insert one probe needle end into each of the wire connectors, If there is a voltage reading, when you plug the power cord back in, you'll need to look at the position of the ejector arm (rake) on the icemaker, if the arm tips are pointed towards the 1 to 2 o'clock position, the icemaker is in a "fill" increment, and you should have voltage to the inlet valve solenoid, any other position, there should be no voltage to the inlet valve. You'll need to check the wires for damage, from the solenoid back to where they enter the cabinet wall, if they're OK, you'll need to remove the icemaker and check the harness and connections in the freezer wall connector, If alls OK, replace the icemaker. :) :) :)
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Originally Posted by: surgtech49053 Well, I have power to the power supply to my ice maker and so I bought a new ice maker and again when I turned on the water supply all that comes out is water, just continuous. I have no idea what is going on. Surgtech, Now I'm lost, too. You have a new icemaker, and a new fill valve, checked for crossed wires and proper wiring in the compressor compartment. When does the water start to flow, when you turn the water on at the supply, or when you plug in the power cord, or when you start the icemaker ? Did you check for voltage on the wires to the water inlet valve before yo replaced the icemaker ? :confused: :confused: :confused:
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