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Re: Siemens fridge/freezer help please.

I thought I’d provide an update on how I faired with the fix suggested by Dave above.

I used a terminal block to join the black and brown wire next to it – remembering to leave the black unbroken (in order to supply the second sensor). This fixed the problem – the fridge now starts again of its own accord! I found that my fridge, the KGV 3104 GB 04, and the KGV 2604 GB 04 have the same circuit board part number (265-109) so this fix should work for both models.

Before trying this fix I called Bosch Appliance Care. I was greeted by an individual with an awful phone manner and an altogether condescending tone. Upon explaining my problem I was told the fridge WAS 7 years old and I needed a service call… My original motivation for buying a Bosch was (clearly misguided) that it would give me several years trouble-free service. However I was clearly mistaken… They also scoffed at the idea that this was a common fault. Ummmm.

Still, thanks for all the help given by this forum. I mused on the fact that Bosch and other companies are probably not that happy with online forums. It must be reducing the after sales revenues something terrible!

Thanks,
Bill.

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Re: Siemens fridge/freezer help please.

Dave,

Thanks for the information. Perhaps you could help resolve an apparent conflict here. Sure enough the information at the link you give from Jan describes the 3way connector (thick black, thin brown, thin brown) for the KGV 2604. However an earlier posting on this site from ‘alpa’ posted in November 2004 talks about a similar procedure being undertaken on the 4way connector (grey, white, blue, black) presumably for the KGV 3104. I guess the models are similar, mine is the KGV 3104 and the other one described is the KGV 2604. Is the procedure different for the two models? However it sounds like people have had success with the black, brown, brown connector.

Thanks again for any enlightenment.

Bill.

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Re: Siemens fridge/freezer help please.

I have a KGV3104 GB 04 FD 7811/30044. The problem is I have to switch off and on again to restart. It seems the sensor short fix will work for me – Bosch want 12.93GBP for the information. Can anyone help and explain which wireless I need to join?

As I look at the back of the board there is a 3way connector on one side and a 4way connector on the other. Which connector is it and which wires do I need to join? The 4way is colour coded (top down) grey, white, blue, black.

Thanks in anticipation.

Bill.

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