Sounds about right to me. I'd guess the ohms measurement of the 12 volt
element in the 1-2 ohms range, not zero but close by most standards. The
120 volt element, maybe 150 ohms, roughly.

I've fixed a couple that had very dark connectors from overheating on
the 12 volt wiring. I've never seen one that didn't work on 120 volts,
but if used more in that mode failures would be more likely. I think
many fridges unknowingly get left on 12 volts for years at a time, and
the wiring ages from this, since the fridge is thus on whenever the
engine is running.

I have used Vasoline on the pump.

Mark

nick greenaway wrote:
> so i pulled my heater element from the fridge, and although i got a
> big fat zero ohms resistance on the 12 volt side(i couldve tested it
> wrong), i hooked the element up directly to my battery, and within
> maybe a minute, it was REALLY hot.really really hot.  havent hooked
> up the 120v side yet.
> i hope someone out there has experience fixin these, cuz i cant leave
> this project alone, cant sleep, till i have closure on this one. im
> hoping its just the previously mentioned blown fan motor is all thats
> wrong.
>
> ................................................