Nope. I doubt the thermocouple is the issue. Check your exhaust and
inline pipes to be sure they are clear of cobwebs and that you have
adequate propane (and propane pressure). Under normal circumstances
it may take several minutes to get proper air circulation from the
burner chamber (longer in hot weather has been my experience).

I did have an issue similar to what you describe. I found I was low
on propane. Later it resurfaced, but once I switched regulators, I've
not had a problem.

On Aug 12, 2006, at 9:14 PM, Mike Miller wrote:

> My new Westy interior is mostly in. The frig only works while the
> ignition
> button is being pushed in. I assumed this meant the thermocouple
> switch was
> bad and wouldn't open even after it had been heated by the pilot.
>
> Sound correct?