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Jim from New York



Joined: 03 Feb 2019
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City/Region: Kings Park
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C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: MarTika
PostPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 2:21 pm    Post subject: Norcold refrigerator problem Reply with quote

Anybody have input on how to get a repair on Norcold ?
I have a 3 year old 23 Venture and last outing frig failed (Bummer right).
So far i know it runs fine on 110 volt nice and cold but not on 12 volt only light and fan run on 12 volt no compressor, there is a control board I suspect but cant test .
The factory doesn't seem to have repair centers near me at all .
Wondering if anybody had to fix there unit and how

model Nr751bb
Thanks fellow boaters
Jim
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DayBreak



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Jim,
Found this link: https://thenorcoldguy.com/norcold-technical-blog/norcold-refrigerator-wont-turn-on-norcold-guy-checklist/

Hope the information is of help to you and that you find and correct the problem soon. Let us know what you find because we also have a Norcold refrigerator on the same year boat as you.

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thataway



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My best suggestion is to see if there is a fuse in the back control board. There could be a separate fuse for the compressor. The good news is that your compressor (the Danfoss BD35) is working. So it is either something in the circuit board or a 12 volt fuse for the compressor (but not for fans and light.). The compressor runs on 12 volts. Also could be a connection.

If it runs on 110 V but not on 12 volts, a 300 or so watt pure sine wave inverter probably will run it. That is a work around, and probably not a permeant solution.

I would try and pull the unit out, and see if you can double check for accessible fuse or loose connection on circuit board. There is a web site called "The Norcold Guy", and he has circuit boards. A message to phone call to this link might give more information.

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DayBreak



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Bob,
We were both thinking of "The Norcold Guy" and we posted at the same exact minute. How funny. Very Happy Hopefully the issue is just a blown fuse.
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Jim from New York



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for your tips I’ll try calling the Norcold guy. No other fuses found but lots happing with that circuit board if I had to guess it would be that .
I’ll let you know when I get it fixed.
If part is costly I may look into a portable one they make sense duel use in motor vehicles also I see soon of you use them
Thanks Jim
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thataway



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know if there is room for the chest type in the 23. We have a Norcold chest under the port front dinette seat on the 25 (we got 12 volt only model). We have the ARB for a freezer in the cockpit.

We purchased a BlackForrest 31 Liter Webasco dual voltage for our truck and cross country runs, since the other two go with the C Dory 25 when she goes to the new owner. The Webasco has a BD 35 Danfoss compressor and we used it daily for over a month in our SUV--running mostly off a 100 amp hour Li FePO4 battery. This is a slightly smaller unit, but only $316 at Defender (they were a little less expensive earlier, but this is still an excellent price.
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JamesTXSD



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As another option, look for an RV repair service near you. Norcold and Dometic refrigerators are widely used on RVs.
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Discovery



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Look for a fuse in the line under the insulation on the top of the unit. 12 V Maxi or Mini fuse. Good luck.
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