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Subject:Fridge Fan ?
From:Sean Garrett
Date:Mon, 7 Oct 2002 08:45:26 -0700

OK my fridge fan is perplexing me more...
the facts:
1. 1981 Westy in process of restoration, phase 2 (running with interior
restore happening now).
2. When it is cold at night (below 90 F) if I connect the fuse under the
drivers seat the fan does not come on no matter what setting the fridge is
on (gas, 12v, 120v).
3. When it is hot during the day (above 90 F) the fan runs when I connect
the fuse under the drivers seat no matter what setting it is on (gas, 12v,
120v).
4. There is another wire (2 total) that is not fused (in line fuse
installed) under the drivers seat. It seems to have no effect on the
behavior above. 1 & 2 happen whether this wire is connected or not.
5. The fridge does cool on 120v. I checked it briefly while I had the whole
cabinet out of the vehicle last January
6. The fridge fan in the back was replaced when I did have it out with the
recommended replacement at camping world.

Is it possible the thermo switch is bad but in a different way, that is to
say its "kick on" temperature is lower than it should be????

I want to try to figure the "whole" problem out before I pull the fridge. I
am think there may be another grounding issue I am not addressing.

Sean Garrett
1981 Westy (his)
1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
sean.garrett@asu.edu

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