Waeco error light

Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 10:43
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Could someone give details on 80litre error light flashes. I've lost my original paperwork and would like to permanently mark it on the side of the waeco.
Thanks in advance. Rus.
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Reply By: chel - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 11:30

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 11:30
Hi Rus, Hope this helps. Taken from the instruction manual. Quote " The only indication you need to be aware of is 1 flash every 5 seconds because this means your fridge is not getting enough voltage through your wiring or lighter socket. "
Cheers Michele
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Follow Up By: Russel & Mary - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:24

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:24
Thanks. But there are others e.g. 3 flashes every 5 seconds. My original manual (I think) had about 3 or 4 different "codes" that meant differing problems. Rus.
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Reply By: Kurd - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:46

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:46
Rus,

The faq containing these details was on the Waeco website but I see that their new site appears to omit it. However, I downloaded it in MS Word format in August just before heading of for a month of knocking my Pajero about. The faq is 12 pages and has much other stuff in addition the 5 light flashing codes. Could email it to you if you have an address used for public purposes.

Cheers,
Kurd
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Follow Up By: Kurd - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:54

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:54
Rus,

Just in case you can't provied an email address I've done a cut of the relevant section and pasted it below. Not sure how it will format on the forum but you should be able work it out if it gets abit untidy.

Kurd

What does it mean if the error light is flashing on CCF/CF range?
We have detailed the Danfoss compressor quick guide below. In the case the electronic unit records an operational error light on the CCF/SE and CF range. The number of flashes depends on what kind of operational error was recorded. Each flash will occur 1/4 second. After the actual number of flashes, there will be a delay with no flashes, so that the sequence for each error recording is repeated every 5 seconds. Once you have recorded the Red Flashes use the guide below.
Number of Red Flashes Danfoss BD35/50 Kompressor Guide Red Flash Guide Type

One Flash
Can be caused by:

• Insufficient cable size
• Too many connections
• Poor connections
• Not designating fridge
with own direct circuit
from battery
Battery Protection Cut-Out

If the error light on your fridge flashes once every 5 seconds, it is definitely indicating that you have a voltage drop problem. This means that the wiring in your car may be inadequate to carry the correct amount of volts to the fridge. To test if this is the problem, plug the fridge into a suitable AC adaptor. If you find that the fridge works, you can eliminate that there is a problem with the fridge and the car wiring configuration or plug connections should be stringently checked.

We recommend car/motorhome/caravan wiring to be a minimum of 6-8mm cross section wire for up to 4 metres. Above this length the wiring would need an extra millimeter for every metre.

If the fridge does not work on the correct Waeco AC Adaptor, further investigation is required. Contact Waeco if this occurs.

Two Flashes
Fan over current cut-out

If the fan circuit in the control module has a load in excess of 0.5 Amps, the system will fail.

Three Flashes
Motor Start Error

If your error light is flashing three times every 5 seconds, the rotor may be blocked or the differential pressure in the refrigeration system is too high. Faulty compressor or faulty control module.

Four Flashes
Minimum Motor Speed Error

This failure occurs if the compressor is running slower than 1850 rpm.

Five Flashes
Thermal cut-out of electronic unit

If the error light is flashing five times every 5 seconds, the refrigeration system has been too heavily loaded, or if the surrounding temperature is high, the electronics will run too hot. This is generally caused by not allowing enough ventilation around the vents of your fridge. To overcome this, simply ventilate your fridge more effectively.
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Follow Up By: Russel & Mary - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 13:14

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 13:14
Thanks for that Kurd. Rus.
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Reply By: signman - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:51

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 12:51
Yea..the error light on a Wanco- sorry Waeco- means get an Engel!!!
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Follow Up By: Volante - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 15:17

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 15:17
why are engel generally owned by loud mouth wackers
paying that much for fridge you cant repair is stupid
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Follow Up By: gramps - Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 17:43

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 at 17:43
Yea.. it gets a tad boring. Just another manifestation of p***s envy :))))
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