RF540ADUSX4 Fisher & Paykel Fridge Freezer beeps 13 times

[neilbow]

Hi Everyone, I have a RF540ADUSX4 Fisher & Paykel Fridge Freezer that when you close the right hand door it beeps 13 times, apart from that it appears to be working okay, does anybody have access to the fisher paykel error codes and can let me know what it is complaining about.
Many Thanks
Neil

[Hollytree_Technical]

Here is the info that I have for Error 13:

Fault Code 13
Reason: The low ambient heater is drawing less current than
expected. Either the heater or wiring is open circuit or the
heater is faulty.
Primary Action: Check the wiring and connections at both heater and power
module.
Secondary Action: Check the low ambient heater resistance. If not within limits,
replace.

Jem

[neilbow]

Hi Jem, yes I found that as well BUT what does it mean what ambient heater situated were ?? I know they have a door heater and that checks out fine. Regards Neil

[Hollytree_Technical]

I know that the door heater is known as the “Flapper Heater” so it isn’t that.
The wiring diagram in the document that I am referencing shows it as being in the “Provision compartment” – this is their term for “fridge”, all of the other info that I have found suggests that it may be in a “divider” and that its purpose is to keep the “Provision compartment” above freezing so my thought would be to try taking out the internal back wall of the fridge and checking there as I think that is where it is most likley to be hidden.

Sorry that I can’t be more specific but its been a few months since I last saw one these units and I don’t see them very often and haven’t had to deal with this fault.

Jem

[Hollytree_Technical]

Just found this in one of the USA service manuals online – a different model no but looks very similar.

12.4.21 Replacement Of Low Ambient Heater
This element is mounted in the return grill of the divider and is not replaceable. A replacement element can be
fitted onto the rear of the air duct. It is of the blanket wire type on an aluminium tape stuck to the grill itself.
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
2. Remove all the PC shelving and crisper bins.
3. Remove the PC duct cover.
4. Remove the PC air return grill and unplug the element from the harness.
5. Peel the backing off the replacement element and attach the new element to the rear of the return
grill.
6. Connect the element to the harness.

Jem

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