light in frig
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Topic: light in frig
Posted By: Guests
Subject: light in frig
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 1:03am
| Has anyone had a problem with the led light in the frig? It was working then it just quit. |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 7:04am
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No problem with mine. Since LEDs don't burn out (at least not for years) it must be a connection problem. I would start with finding the switch and see if you can pull it out and look at the wires. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: paul
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 8:33am
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Hello, My fridge light did not work, I did not even realize that there was one till one day it came on accidentally. Then it went off and it never comes on when I open the fridge. An odd thing I discovered was the fact that when I remove the fuse for the fridge and subsequently put it back , I hear a clicking sound and presto, the light is on. Then it goes out again and can only be activated by removing and reinserting the fuse. There does not appear to be an on/off switch in the door to activate the light, since I took the locking system apart and it only contains the led block. Anyone else experience this puzzling situation? Apart from misjudging the effect of low branches , I have been very happy with this RV. Paul  |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 12:12pm
| We also have this problem. Had it fixed and it is out again. |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 5:31pm
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We noticed last trip that our fridge light seems to have a mind of its own too. I forgot all about it until I read your post.
The only reference to the light in the owner's manual says that after the door's been open for 2 minutes, the light will go out. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 10:52pm
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I noticed the 2-minute timer on our trip last week, too.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: paul
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2010 at 7:20am
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Thanks guys, that is good to know. It tells me that most likely the circuit board is defective and I'll contact the manufacturer for a replacement. Paul |
Posted By: paul
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 12:57pm
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Hi Plodders, Contacted manufacturer and get directed to dealer, but he is too far away, so I am trying to locate the switch in the fridge door that would trigger the leds. Does anybody know where ? A finicky Canadian |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 3:08pm
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I just went to check mine, couldn't find a switch. The manual says the LED's are "sensor controlled."
BTW, my fridge light quit working altogether this past weekend. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: paul
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 3:50pm
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Thanks Huron sailer, I will take the thing apart and see, can't stand these little mysteries. Will let you know if I find something, Paul |
Posted By: paul
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 7:01pm
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Okay, Figured it out. In the panel above the door is a light sensor that is not very securely fastened and if it is too far from the surface it does not register the light changes when you open or close the door. Put it right down to the surface and glue it in place somehow, otherwise it will shake loose on a bumpy road. Paul, now a happy camper |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 8:16pm
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Huh, I'm going to have to go out and take a look! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: tdrace
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 8:30pm
 Thanks, I have one ordered. I bet it is the sensor loose. I couldn't find it any where and the people at camping world had never seen one like that.
Thank You!!!!!!!!!! ------------- tdrace's 2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2010 at 9:04pm
Sweet! I will check that out ASAP. Good detective work. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2010 at 11:04am
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Found the sensor, I think, on the right side of the circuit board enclosure in the panel above the fridge door. It appears to be securely clipped in place tight against the surface. I opened the back of the circuit board enclosure and checked all the edge connectors on the board to make sure they were all secure too.
Pulled the fuse, let it set, replaced fuse, fired fridge up on 12V, and the light still doesn't work. I'll plug 'er into the hydro later and check it out further. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: paul
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2010 at 9:08am
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The sensor is a little black rod, and the end opposite the wire connection should sit at the bottom of the plastic cover. The side of the rod is not so important I think. |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2010 at 9:28am
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Yep, that's it. It looks like it's in the right position, so there must be something else wrong.
Since LEDs last forever, I suspect it may be a timer issue. No schematic, so I don't know if the timer is on the circuit board with the LEDs or on the board above the fridge door. I'll send a volt or so to the LEDs right on their board and see if they light up. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: paul
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 3:54pm
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Actually, Right after I "fixed" the light , I was so happy that I did not give the situation any further thought, but now I think that the sensor is a magnetic one, so would be activated by metal in the door when it opens, hence it did not work when not close to the bottom surface. Good idea to power up the leds on their own, although I suspect they will work. Very intriguing all this. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 4:12pm
Still not sure what rod you al are talking about. Could you take a picture so that I can understand. Just went out to the trailer and don't see anything like what you are talking about.  Sure would appreciate it.
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