[C320-list] Refrigeration

[DONALD DIXON]

1.  Take a volt meter and check first at the electrical panel.  The lead off the switch for the refrigerator should have 12.5 or so volts.  If not the problem may be either the switch or the contact between the switch and the power bus bar - try moving the frig terminal to another switch and see if it works.
2.  Check the leads into the controller box (attached to the compressor, in the aft port locker) - they should have 12.5 volts.  The controller will not kick the compressor on if less than 12 volts.  If it isn't getting the same voltage as you got off the switch at the panel - you have a wiring issue.
3.  If power is ok, remove the cover from the thermostat in the refigerator and cross connect the two wires from the thermostat.  See if the unit runs - if so, bad thermostat.
4.  Find a local marine refrigeration company that services the Cold Machines.  Go to:
http://www.dometic.com/enus/Americas/USA/Customer-Support/Dealer-Locator/ to find closest.
 
Good luck,
 
Regards,
 
Don Dixon
Stargazer, #605
Key West, FL