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Regal Lace Posted on May 17, 2010
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I have a 2 way fridge in my motor home, it is automatic. it seems to be working on 110v but as soon as i open the door it goes off the inside lighg goes off,an the chk light comes on.could u tell me what the problem is.the fridge is 2 yrs old. it works on propane fine.thank u regal lace

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Remove the door light switch and try it again
The switch is shorting out the circuit if the unit runs with it disconnected

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