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In response to my query that no one replied to: I happened to be contemplating my broke fridge. And I looked at the back of that 20 yr old fridge and there was a barely visible wiring diagram. Could make out the letter K on the overload and BAM figured out that blue has no K in it so it must be the black wire. So I hooked it up right and BOOM compressor kicked on. And then after 3 seconds it kicked off. Unplugged it and redidit and kicked on and 3 more seconds and it kicked off. Repeated this 5 more times with simlar results. If my start windings are blown would the compressor even kick on? Thanks!!
Here's my original post: So I have a mitsubishi refrigerator and the start relay went out. I took it off and shook the little black box and it had a sound like metal bouncing around inside. Pulled the start relay and overload off with wires and made sure to keep the blue and black wires on their original position so that I wouldn't mix them up when rewiring it. Brought it to the parts supply shop and the salesman took them off and now I am not sure if he put the right wires back on. Brought the klixon and start relay home, Installed them and the light in the refrigerator came on but the compressor didn't kick on. I smelled something burn within a few seconds so I unplugged it. Sniffed out the smell and it was the klixon. The klixon when I shake, it makes a sound like metal moving around inside. So did I fry the windings? I read how to use and ohm meter to determing which posts are the start and run. But how do I determine if the blue wire or the black wire connects to the start or klixon? I don't have a multimeter but can buy one if it would help. Pics posted. Thanks! Read more: http://forum.appliancepartspros...posts.html#ixzz2jE455W5z http://forum.appliancepartspros.com
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I am sorry that I could not help you but without a model number were I can find a wiring diagram I would just be guessing. Normally I would ask for the model number but your unit is a Mitsubishi and I do not have access to any tech data from them so did not respond. All I can do is direct you to sites with basic info that may be helpful to you. How To Fix a Refrigerator - Appliance Repair Guide - ACME HOW TO.comhttp://www.applianceaid.com/refrigerator-help-section.php[COLOR="Blue"]If my start windings are blown would the compressor even kick on?[/COLOR] Probably not. Did it actually click on re: could you feel it vibrating? Did it get very hot? If yes to the above then I would say that the compressor is the problem, assuming that you got the wiring correct. Also checking the compressor windings is not a definitive test. It will tell you if the compressor is bad but does not tell you that it is good as it may have internal mechanical problems or winding to winding shorts. |
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Cool Kitties. Yeah it kicked on. I live in another country. I could probably get the copper lines on my motor respun for 10 bucks. If thats the problem.
It may be my overload is bad. Since my brand spanking new klixon burnt when I rewired it wrong, I connected the new start relay with the old overload. It is wired correctly now with 89.99% positiveness.
I have no idea how to work with refrigerant lines so I could get the compressor rebuilt here for cheap but I would have to remove it and reconnect it myself.
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For compressor problems you need a pro so it will be expensive.
Usually it makes more sense to put the dollars towards a new unit.
Special gauges and equipment is required to install a compressor.
Also in most places a person has to be certified to work with freon. |
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I installed a 3 n 1 start kit on a kenmore refrigerator model 253.54622402, but failed to make a diagram. Now, I have the correct kit but the diagram to hook wires are missing request wiring diagram for correct hook up.
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Sorry motown12 but I am on the road for a month and do not have access to most of the info I have at home so cannot help.
With luck someone else will jump in with the info you need |
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A 3 n 1 kit will blow out your compressor, best to use the correct start device specified
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