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Customer Questions and Answers for Board Assy, Main Control by Ge

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By: Ge
Part Number: OEM16871838
Manufacturer Part Number: WR55X11130

The Main Control Board Assembly is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This part manages and regulates various functions of the refrigerator, including temperature control, defrost cycles, and the operation of the compressor and fans.

Causes of a bad main control board can include electrical surges, overheating, or component failures due to age or manufacturing defects. 

Symptoms of a bad main control board include:

  • Refrigerator not cooling properly
  • Erratic temperature fluctuations
  • Unresponsive control panel
  • Frequent cycling on and off
  • Unusual noises from the refrigerator

This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

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Johnny, If the dispenser control is not working then you will want to test at the main control board J4 connector from the brown to orange for 12vdc. If there is 12 vdc then check at the dispenser control board same wire colors to make sure that it is receiving 12vdc. If it is then the issue will be a dispenser control issue. For the freezer interior lights not working then this will most likely be a issue of a faulty transformer. Unfortunately this transformer WR62X10030 has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no suitable replacement.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, March 3, 2016

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