Waeco CF 55 fridge not working on any power source
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 03, 2023 at 09:53
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Geoff K4
Older CF55 with digital display that has had the fuse replaced for 12V operation. It worked
well after that repair then the 240V power supply stopped working after another 6 months so I ran it on 12v with an adaptor for 240V.
Right on Xmas it was working as a freezer, I had to move it to another place so turned it off correctly and now nothing works except for the internal light. I'm guessing it needs a 240V board to fix that problem, any ideas for the 12V side. Could it be the fuse again?? It doesn't get used often but it needs to work for the times I do need it.
Reply By: Richard M29 - Tuesday, Jan 03, 2023 at 15:14
Tuesday, Jan 03, 2023 at 15:14
I found a CF 30 litre, or their abouts label worn off, at
the tip a few days ago, a bit battered, but the thing works on all powers. I stripped it down and tested it before I did "test" powering on it, so I can understand where you are coming from, This free fridge I have would have been and still is a great fridge. Most probably is the fuse. They are normally a hardy fridge
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Reply By: Jarse - Wednesday, Jan 04, 2023 at 05:26
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2023 at 05:26
If the LED light in the fridge comes on when you plug it in to 240v, it's likely the 240v->12v is working.
I have the same fridge which exhibited similar symptoms, and it turned out to be the power switch. At the time there were no replacement switch panels available from Waeco, so I removed the panel and tested the power switch in place. It was found to be faulty, so I bought a similar surface mount switch from Jaycar for a couple of dollars and replaced it. It's worked
well ever since.
That was about 10 years ago. As far as I know, replacement switch panels are all but impossible to obtain. However, there are a few copies of the fridge on the market nowadays, so sourcing a panel might be possible from one of those manufacturers.
Good luck.
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Follow Up By: Geoff K4 - Wednesday, Jan 04, 2023 at 07:44
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2023 at 07:44
LED internal light comes on only when I plug into the 12V side. 240V hasn't worked for a couple of years. I'm currently using a 240V - 12V adaptor to the 12V socket on the fridge. Adaptor is the Brass Monkey type from Jaycar.
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Follow Up By: Geoff K4 - Wednesday, Jan 04, 2023 at 15:13
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2023 at 15:13
Thanks Jarse, it was the main on/off switch.
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