Norcold 2118X not working

[phil81503]

The Norcold 2118X in our Montana 3121RL will not power on. I have checked breakers, GFI circuit, both fuses at the back of the unit. Has 12.4 volts at the control panel. Yes, connected to shore power. Is there a “hidden” circuit breaker somewhere in the RV? Totally stumped.

 

[Viper02]

If the eyebrow panel isn’t turning on and you have 12 VDC at the main circuit board outside then. I would start reseating eyebrow panel circuit board wir3s, checking for loose ground , etc

Fridge must have 12 VDC for either LP or ELECTRIC mode

 

[AZ Traveler]

Phil,

First welcome to the forum!

Will the reefer run on propane and 12 volt but not on 120 volt or is it totally dead?

 

[Daryles]

Their is a reset trick you can do with a magnet

Norcold fridge reset

 

[phil81503]

Phil,

First welcome to the forum!

Will the reefer run on propane and 12 volt but not on 120 volt or is it totally dead?

Totally dead.

 

[phil81503]

Phil,

First welcome to the forum!

Will the reefer run on propane and 12 volt but not on 120 volt or is it totally dead?

It’s totally dead.

 

[AZ Traveler]

Have you checked for power where it is plugged in with a voltmeter? Also confirm the display where you turn the reefer on is blank.

 

[phil81503]

The display is blank. I have tested for voltage at the control module on the back of the fridge. I’ve tested all fuses and also verified that no breakers are defaulted

 

[AZ Traveler]

Understand you have 120 volts at the control module indicating power is coming into the unit. Since your display is blank, it sounds like an issue with the board.

 

[fatcatzzz]

Mine did the same, totally dead. I went with residential frig route. Very happy I did. Bartman's tutorial was a great help. Search for

"Replacing a Norcold 2118 fridge".​