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NowWhere2

East Norriton, PA

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Posted: 09/07/10 06:59am

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I've searched multiple forums and can't find a Dometic fridge problem like mine.

Fridge fires up OK on propane and can run OK for several hours, then, for no apparent reason, I hear the click off, then click on, then click off,,,

I pulled the cover on the outside, blue flame good. I watched the cycle of the off/on, its not consistent, it may run for 5 seconds or 5 minutes before shutting off again.

My propane tank is almost full.
Furnace runs OK on propane.
Stove works OK on propane.
Fridge works fine on 120v.

I'm thinking a switch has gone flaky on me??

Big Maine trip coming up in two weeks, I really need to get this fixed.

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Chris Bryant

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Posted: 09/07/10 07:24am

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What model is it?

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jauguston

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Posted: 09/07/10 08:22am

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Sounds like the thermostat is working. Does it hold temperature?

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I would probably replace the circuit board with an aftermarket board from Dinosaur electronics. Its not unusual for the boards to start failing after about five years. The cost would be about $100. First though would be to blow compressed air around the ignitor and clean the exterior compartment around the flue. Pull all the connection off the board and reconnect them. That might work. With the trip coming up consider finding a cheap source online for the circuit board and order one now.

http://www.dinosaurelectronics.com/Dom_boards.htmDometic boards

NowWhere2

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Posted: 09/13/10 05:48pm

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I just wanted to finish this thread off, got the rig back from the shop today and all it needed was a cleaning. Cleaned the burner tube and the flue, all is well. Thankfully no major parts needed replacing.