Boat ref ridge not working

Mar 20, 2008
19
Catalina 30mkIII austin
Any ideas, i have power to a c , power to thermostat. the fan is not getting any power. I'm not sure if the compressor is or not.I am wondering if the compressor and fan are tied together. this box is in line between ref ridge and compressor.
THERE ARE NO LIGHTS ON. Is it possible that the refrigerant is low and could cause this not to work??
Thanks for any help
Steve
 

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Apr 24, 2014
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Catalina 30 Anacortes
Refrigerant

Any ideas, i have power to a c , power to thermostat. the fan is not getting any power. I'm not sure if the compressor is or not.I am wondering if the compressor and fan are tied together. this box is in line between ref ridge and compressor.
THERE ARE NO LIGHTS ON. Is it possible that the refrigerant is low and could cause this not to work??
Thanks for any help
Steve
Probably a fuse needs replacing, or
Wiring is faulty, or
Connection to battery is loose or corroded.
Check these first. You can use a voltage meter/amp meter to test the wire for power.

If it's refrigerant, You can refill refrigerant yourself. Check with a repair guy, he can tell you exactly how to do this (it is easy) just be sure not to overfill. this will work, and if there is a leak it eventually won't work. You can do this indefinitely to keep things going, but eventually you will have to replace the evaporator. Go online to find best price in your area for the parts then have it installed by a professional. It cost us $900-1000.
 
Jun 11, 2004
73
- - Ft. Lauderdale FL.
Troubleshooting 4 pin modules consists of the following:

Check Fuse in Control Module first and look at its connector pins.

1. Place jumper wire across thermostat terminals, Compressor still does not run.

2. Disconnect black fan wire from electronic module, Compressor runs replace fan. Compressor still does not run after fan ground wire is disconnected. If one of the 10 transistors in this fan fail it can cause module to prevent compressor from running.

3. Run correct size and correct polarity fused jumper wires direct from a fully charged battery to module in order to bypass all boat’s wiring. Volt meter readings are of no value, Compressor still does not run electronic module needs to be tested on another unit.

I closed my shop but after seeing what is being charged by boat refrigeration companies who will test modules charging $50 and charging as high as $385 for new 4 pin modules, I decided to test and sell modules for a fraction of what is currently being charged.

If your shipping address is in the US I will test your module on my Danfoss compressor refrigeration test stand. This test stand will run at max compressor load for a one hour. I will then return your module to you for a shipping and handling charge of $20. Ship module with return address and a personal check for $20 to:
Richard Kollmann
2430 Sugarloaf LN
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312

New replacement Module

If you wish to purchase a new or serviceable unit from me later I currently have the following four pin modules:

Four pin modules for BD2, BD2.5 and BD3 twelve volt compressors only:

No used modules available at this time.

New module non Danfoss With improved cooling. $150 plus $15 shipping.

Modules will only be shipped to addresses in the US. If you want to purchase a new replacement module send personal check for $165 and return address to:

Richard Kollmann
2430 Sugarloaf LN
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312


Because your unit is old and if it needs a new electronic module there is a risk that something is wrong that caused module to fail so most companies will refuse warranty of these modules. This is my electronic module warranty:
Any new module I sell can be returned for full credit without question within 30 days . Because of my own risk involved for the next 11 months I will return only 50% of the new units purchase price if module is returned within the first year.

Richard Kollmann