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Norcold Refrigerator Error Code C3

DC heater output fault; control senses DC heater current when the DC heater should be OFF (3-Way models only).

SourceNorcold Refrigerator - Service Manual: 900 & 9100 Seriesp. 9, 13, 17

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Replace power board.

SourceNorcold Refrigerator - Service Manual: 900 & 9100 Seriesp. 9, 13, 17

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3 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Norcold refrigerator.

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The full C3 procedure

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