Norcold Refrigerator On/Off Button Not Working

[c214dick3]

After our recent trip I found our Norcold fridge would not turn off.
I tried turning on the power disconnect, turned off the propane, also unplugged it from electric. I waited awhile and reversed the process but could not turn it off with the on/off button. The temp control works as does the selection for propane or electric. On/off does not work.
Any suggestions? Thx

 

[Daryles]

Mine did something similar.
I changed the control board. Fixed it.

 

[c214dick3]

How did you change it? Thx

 

[Daryles]

YouTube university.
I got a board off EBay.
Dinosaur boards are the best.
The guy in the video used a Dinosaur board.
Take LOTS of pictures before you start.

 

[c214dick3]

After continued research I believe optical control board needs replacing. Part number 637081 is no longer available and has been discontinued. I searched about 20 different suppliers with the same result. As long as I keep the electric disconnected I’m good.

 

[c214dick3]

We did find a pre owned replacement board from an Amish refrigerator company in Indiana. We tried repairing our old one with no luck.