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Evaporator Thermistor
The evaporator thermistor is inserted into a holder
in the top of the evaporator. The evaporator
cover must be removed to access the evaporator
thermistor. (See
Fresh Food Evaporator Cover
.)
Silicone Grease
Note:
When replacing the evaporator thermistor,
splice a new thermistor into the harness using
connectors and procedures approved for damp/wet
conditions.
Thermistor
Fresh Food Fan Motor
The fresh food fan motor is a variable speed, PWM
(pulse-width modulated), 12-VDC motor with rpm
feedback to the main board. The fan motor is
located above the evaporator in a recess in the back
wall of the fresh food compartment. To access the
fan motor, it is necessary to remove the evaporator
cover.
To remove the fresh food fan motor:
1. Remove the evaporator cover. (See
Fresh Food
Evaporator Cover
.)
2. Peel back the tape and disconnect the fan
motor wire harness.
3. Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws that attach
the fan motor to the recess in back wall.
Disconnect
Tape
Note:
The fresh food fan motor will run on a 9-volt
battery for testing purposes. Use jumper wires to
connect the red fan wire to the positive battery
terminal and the blue fan wire to the negative
battery terminal.