Thetford fridge fault N3000 series

Mel
Mel Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited May 2017 in Caravans #1

i noticed excessive heat coming out of the fridge vent on my tall fridge freezer when cleaning the awning rail. I had switched on the fridge to cool is ready for going away for the weekend. On investigation there was an error code flashing on the fridge control panel, error 13 and spanner. On consulting the handbook, it gave the info error code 13 consult dealer/service centre.  For other members info. The fault is a faulty Thermistor,( thermostat) which can be found attached to the fins in the fridge,. I contacted the dealer picked up a replacement and fitted the new one in about 5 mins. Dead easy. ( they cost just short of £20 and most dealers stock them, free under warranty .)

Fridge then worked normally again.  Glad I solved it before my 6 week holiday to France. The fridge seemed to have continued working but did not switch off on reaching the desired temperature, so if you get error 13 you are now fully informed. But not good on a 5 month old van.

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited May 2017 #2

    We have the same fridge which gave a couple of different error codes when we'd just plugged into the car. I did what anyone would do ...... turned it off & back non again. Fixed. cool

    If it does it again, I'll take more notice of what they were.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited May 2017 #3

    Have you found a list of ALL fault codes? There seems yo be quite a few In the destruction book that suggest you just phone them undecided