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I decided to redo this with more info.
The compressor is apparently kicking on, but only intermittently and it heats up, but the inside of things isn't cooling at all.
Everything else seems to be working fine except the compressor kicks on long enough to produce heat, but no cold. So now I'm stuck and not sure what to chase down first to fix.
The interior fan hasn't come on that I know of, but might have as i do have the unit on my truck and getting inside is a bit difficult, but I can open the doors a bit.
Anyway, i really like this box and really want to repair it, but knowing where to begin is the challenge I am stuck not knowing.:eek:
From what I have read in other posts/threads it sounds like it's possible it can be the compressor starting unit, but again, I'm not quite sure where to start chasing things down or what to test.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advanced.
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Originally Posted by: Legend in Your Mind  I decided to redo this with more info.
The compressor is apparently kicking on, but only intermittently and it heats up, but the inside of things isn't cooling at all.
Everything else seems to be working fine except the compressor kicks on long enough to produce heat, but no cold. So now I'm stuck and not sure what to chase down first to fix.
The interior fan hasn't come on that I know of, but might have as i do have the unit on my truck and getting inside is a bit difficult, but I can open the doors a bit.
Anyway, i really like this box and really want to repair it, but knowing where to begin is the challenge I am stuck not knowing.:eek:
From what I have read in other posts/threads it sounds like it's possible it can be the compressor starting unit, but again, I'm not quite sure where to start chasing things down or what to test.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advanced.
M The condenser coil should be warm. The condenser fan should be running when the compressor is running. check your starter/overload relay here. Refrigerator Repair Guide: How To Test the Compressor Relay - ACME HOW TO.comIf it rattles when you shake it it's bad.
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The starter is the same as the overload/relay? Sounds right to me.. I've pulled them out of older models many times before.. please tell me these are often interchangeable. ;)
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I think this just might be the culprit.. It not only rattles, but chunks of crystallized metal fall out of it. I think it's safe to assume this is officially a piece of crap and ready for the manure can. ;)
There are two parts though. one white, the crappy part and a black part, capacitor i assume. Should both be replaced?
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The capacitors don't usually go bad and can be a hazard to check as they store electricity.
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Thanks again woodchuck.. Sorry it took so long.. I've been busier than bee in a flower patch this week, rain and all! Next up on my learn curve...dishwasher repairs.. I get tons of those things. ;)
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