tdp252 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2010 Greetings, I have a 2001 Monterey 282. I just bought this boat and learned that the fridge doesn't appear to work. I verified with a multi-meter that the unit is receiving power, however the compressor never makes any noise. My guess is a bad compressor. Does anyone have any tricks or tips or does it sound like I need another unit? IF I need another unit, does anyone know who makes this unit or what an equal replacement would be? Thank-you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2010 I don't know the model frig - but I'm guessing it will be from the Indel range If you are handy with the multimeter - check out the thermostat. The thermostat can rust out and go either open circuit (won't start comp) or closed circuit (comp always on) If it is the thermostat, you can usually pick up a generic replacement for around $15. The genuine indel part usually run about $60 Indel use Danfross controls and compressors. If it is your compessor, these are sold as "sealed units" i.e. the compressor and evaporator are sold as a complete unit and pre-charged with gas. This makes it difficult to replace as a DIY as you need to evacuate the gas first, dis-assemble the lines (so you can install the evaporator plate or compressor), then you need to re-gas the system. It requires specialist tools to evacuate and re-gas. New refrigerators aren't cheap. The later models come with self fault diagnosis. They have a LED (or series) which will flash in certain sequences to indicate a problem (fault flashes are listed in the frig owner manual). I am not sure if 2000 / 2001 models had this feature Be wary of anyone who just wants to "re-gas" your system. They need to find why / where it is leaking from first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
