[MikeTheHoll]

Re: Maytag – not cooling

Just to keep this updated.

The fridge is now operating correctly.

I’ve replaced both the 0.47uf Capacitors and the fridge is back alive!

Cost me about £4 in parts and a bit of time.

Thanks for the advice.

Turns out one of the caps is used then the door is open and the other when the door is closed.

[MikeTheHoll]

Re: Maytag – not cooling

So you’ve had this exact same problem before?

If that’s the case I’ll buy a new board now.

[MikeTheHoll]

Re: Maytag – not cooling

What causes this fault though?

This fridge has been fine for years, and suddenly developing a software fault doesn’t seem likely?

Is there somewhere I can buy a board from which will accept returns if it doesnt resolve the issue?

[MikeTheHoll]

Re: Maytag – not cooling

How can I check that?

When the door is open, the lights come on and the compressor kicks in. When the door is closed the lights go off and the compressor turns off.

It’s not automatically starting the compressor.

[MikeTheHoll]

Re: Maytag – not cooling

For anyone elses reference, I’ve replaced both omron relays and the two capacitors on the PCB and I’ve still got the same issue.

Don’t really think it could be a software fault, that doesn’t make sense.

Something on the fridge is preventing the compressor running when the door is closed.

It runs fine when the door is open.

[MikeTheHoll]

Re: Maytag – not cooling

What is it on the board that breaks?

If it’s a component on there then I can remove it and replace?

I’ve rescued a 50″ TV by replacing some blown capacitors.

Seems silly to buy a new board for pence worth of resistors.

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