How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP7205486 / W11629974 Ice Level Control Board

After doing the optic test (very simple), replaced the "ice level control board kit" 

Using your trouble shooting guide I bought the parts and installed after watching the how to in about 10 min. We have ice now. 

While looking on Sears parts page, they had "online technician" feature and I got in a live chat with him. He mentioned some diagnostics but insisted the intake valve in back was the problem. I replaced that for about $90 and the problem was still there. Based on online forums and Appliancepartspros information, I tested the unit and decided it was the emitter board instead. I ordered the part and it works now - the paper provided with the part is the only place I could find an accurate explanation of the light blink error codes- see if you can find it. if you need ice while waiting for the part -or want to confirm it is the emitter that needs replacing, take off the right emitter panel and put an insulated wire jumper between the black and black/white wires and close the door. If the machine makes ice, then you need a board - remember to remove the jumper when the ice bucket is full or you will have ice all over the freezer. 

I first removed the ice maker and looked at the control module for obvious issues but found nothing that looked like a problem. Getting the wire harness connector to separate was tough. I ordered a new ice maker and also a water valve. I replaced the ice maker. Still no ice. I then replaced the water valve. No luck. After reading more information on Appliance Parts Pros I decided that the issue was with the ice level power control board kit. I ordered the board kit and when it arrived I replace both circuit boards. It is easy to get the connector plugged in wrong by being one pin off to either side. Not much slack on the wires made this more difficult than it should be. This fixed the problem. It started working in a short time and we now have ice. I now have an extra ice maker and an extra water valve. This is still better than buying a new refrigerator. 

Following your advice, I ordered the Control/Electronic parts you recommended (Optics Transmitter and Receiver), made the replacement in about 10 minutes and turned it on and "poof" ice cubes! Thanks 

Your video was perfect without it I would of never been able to repair my ice maker 

Watched various videos in YouTube about troubleshooting and repairing ice makers. First I changed the water filter, but nothing changed. Then noticed that the light for the ice bucket level sensor was off. Unscrewed and removed the card and saw that one of the chips looked slightly burned. I went back to the internet, ordered the part and replaced the card. The light was on again but still no ice cubes. I thought I will need to check the water pump. Then, after a couple hours, I heard the sound of the first cubes falling into the ice container. 

Spoke with a representive that diagnosed the problem as a bad control board. After receiving the new control board, I was able to easily perform the replacement by watching the step-by-step instructional video on the website. It is now functioning normally. 

Replaced control module, thermostat. appliancepartspros.com. great site and vidoes on how to repair made job even easier. 

I went on this web site. Typed in refrigerator number. Part were available. I got shipped in 2 days. Put them in. She works great.