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If there is no cooling at all , before we go further we must confirm the first step of confirming the compressor and gas pressure. So shut off the fridge and leave it off while you clean and check the evaporator for frost. If frost is seen it is a good indication as the compressor is working with sufficient gas within. Now after about 6 hours plug in the fridge to start. Observe cooling to happen in about one hour and ice to from under three hours. Earlier make sure that the thermostat was set to normal mode for freezer and fridge. If there is no ice formation we have a big issue as the compressor and gas must be checked out. If compressor is running check the pressure, get help to test gas pressure. If not you will need to fill up ,If gas pressure is good the possibility of the compressor being inefficient is high. In such a case you must take consensus to estimate and decide, if RPM of motor is low check capacitor. However if Ice forms then observe the fridge for about 24 hours for cooling to continue and the fridge to cut off. If not the auto defrost timer, or the thermostat must be checked.

The ventilation fan that circulates the COLD air from the evaporator coils could get clogged with frost and so could be jammed. Also the wires to the fan can be worn out due to the frost. If so check if the defrost timer works to switch the heater to remove the frost. Also the check if the compressor is shut down by the timer /thermostat . If the heaters are not working, check continuity of the heaters. So attempt to test using a multi-meter / clamp tester from the outside and make your observations so that we come to the solution.

Please check this link for tips to work.

http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/fridges-and-freezers/a/2

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May be its board or board components got shorted.

Before going to buy any parts directly. Go through this troubleshooting help links. -------------------------

This is list of refrigerator problems, which is normally faced in refrigerator. You can go through the details, by clicking the link below:---

-------------- Refrigerator is not cooling properly? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/06/refrigerator-is-not-cooling-properly.html ----------- Both refrigerator and freezer not cooling properly in refrigerator? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/06/both-refrigerator-and-freezer-not.html ---------- The ice maker not working: --- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/06/ice-maker-stopped-working.html

------------ Compressor not running on refrigerator? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/10/compressor-not-running-on-refrigerator.html -------- Water dispenser not working on refrigerator? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/10/water-dispenser-not-working-on_19.html

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Ice maker stopped making ice?

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2011/10/ice-maker-stopped-making-ice.html

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Water Overflows in Ice maker and freezes inside?

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2011/10/water-overflows-in-ice-maker-and.html

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How to replace Ice maker assembly?

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-replace-ice-maker-assembly.html

These will help.

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You need a small screwdriver to take the plate over the battery off.

From what I remember, no parts are avable for repairs. They don't want you to fix, they want you to replace.

Bear in mind that these coolers can also warm, depending on the orientation of the power cord connection. One end of the power cord has an arrow, the other end has a blue dot on one side and a red dot on the other. For cooling, connect power cord ends so that the arrow is on the same side as the blue dot. If the arrow is on the same site as the red dot, the cooler becomes a warming device, venting cold air outside the cooler and into the car. Could that be the problem?

Sounds like the timmer has not passed the defrost cycle, if you look near the compressor unit, you will see a box with wires going into it from compressor and up into the unit, you should see a small dial about 10-15mm diam, turn this dial clockwise, may need a screw driver, should work once turned, If you cant locate it near the compressor, have a look within the unit or ontop for the timer unit with the dial and tun it clockwise, if the unit operates, spray with a good quality lub spray and turn it fully for 5 revs. Should work fine once done....Russ