How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP6034304 / WR07X26748 Start Relay

I read alot of blogs about the same similar symptom, but none described by exact problem. I kept reading how the compressor relay would make a click noise or sisal. I also found out the overload switch could cause a like symptom. The end result being that upon removal of the relay, it was discolored and made a rattling noise when shook. The overload switch was heat cracked on the plastic and looked like it had had enough. This was easily accomplished by using the repair mans print out for the wiring, that was attached to the rear cover of the fridge. A nut driver and flat blade screwdriver did the job. Needed the vacuum also to clean the coils out too. After installing both parts and cleaning up. I plugged the fridge back in and it jumped to life. I would say that the fridge runs better and is more efficiently working. This whole process took about 30 minutes total.I want to thank all the people that took the time to reply back to this web site and tell there stories. I also want to thank all the professional and technical advise found on this web site by the repair people that fix this stuff. 

Did some research on the Internet and observed the fridge. Symptoms pointed to a bad compressor start relay. Got a new one from from AppliancePartsPros. When I removed the old one and shook it, I could hear loose parts inside, which matched the online troubleshooting info. With the new relay, fridge appears to operate normally. The old relay cover was broken in pieces, which I didn't notice previously, so I'll have to order one later on. Very satisfied with price and service from AppliancePartsPros. 

Replaced the relay switch 

A quick search told me what the likely cause was. With the help of you site I was able to locate the relay and overload.In 2 days parts arrived.10 minutes to install. Now I have nice cold beverages in my garage again! 

Used an ohm meter across the start relay. ordered a start relay and replaced it. It works like new. 

Chrecked for voltage at the thermostat. No output to the compressor. 

Replaced the overload and the start relay. Within three hours the freezer was down to 3 degrees and the fridge down to 37. After three days working like a champ. 

Replaced PTC starter 

I took the cover off the lower back of the fridge and used a flathead screwdriver to take the cover off the side of the compressor to access the starter relay and overload. I replaced both the starter relay and overload. And the fridge started cooling again. 

Replaced the PTCR & Overload components that push onto the compressor, & clicking stopped and refrigerator started working again. Its been 5 days since the repair and everything is working great. Its a 10 to 15 minute repair job. If you add blowing out the coils or vacuuming them at 5 minutes. Just 4 nuts off the back panel cover, and a screwdriver to pop off cover over the components and then gently pry or pull off all parts, push new parts on, replace cover and back panel.