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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Compressor Relay And Overload Kit by Frigidaire

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Part Number: OEM17071233
Manufacturer Part Number: 5304491584

This kit includes the start relay and overload protector that help the compressor motor start and run properly. The relay provides the initial electrical boost to get the compressor running, while the overload protector shuts it off if it draws too much current or overheats. Replace this kit if the refrigerator or freezer is not cooling, the compressor clicks on and off repeatedly, or you hear a buzzing sound coming from the back of the unit.

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Adiyer for Model Number Part # AP5690408 (or 5304491584)

I got smoke from the Compressor Controller (216649313), when removing it there is a burn/melt spot on the bottom of it. So I ordered Part # AP5690408 (or 5304491584) to replace it, although it looks different. My wires are Yellow and White coming from the freezer and I do not know which wire should go to which terminal on the new controller. The new controller does not have any label for N or L like in the old part, it's impossible to tell which terminal is which. There's a big green dot on the side of the new controller but I am not sure what that means. Please help.

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Hello ADIYer, The hot wire will connect to the connection furthest from the edge of the device, (closer to the center). The neutral connects the connection beside the edge. We can provide better instructions when the model number from the units' I.D. tag are provided. This enables us to pull wiring diagrams and part number for your convenience.

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Hello Handy, The terminal closest to the edge is the neutral connection so the wire that reads voltage on it when plugged in and turned on will connect to the terminal furthest from the edge.

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Stefan for Model Number FFU14M2AW0

Hello, Smoke arises from the Compressor Controller (216649313), when removing it there is a burn/melt spot on the bottom of it. It appears as if your Part # AP5690408 would be the proper replacement, although it looks different. Would it be possible to see/get a copy of the instructions that come with it as I'd like to see if replacing it would be something we are capable of doing please? Also, is it required to also replace the capacitor that sits on the controller? Thank you, Stefan

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Stefan, Unfortunately we do not have the instructions for the part available. This is not a difficult repair and you should be able to do it. The instructions are basically that you would cut the original wires and connect the new harness to adapt the new relay. One thing that you will want to keep in mind, on the new relay there is a N and a L stamped by the terminals. Connect the new harness then look at the stamping and the wire that is connected to N will be your neutral. Based on the wiring diagram this wire that will connect to the Neutral will be white and the wire that will connect to L (Which is Line power) will be blue.

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Sergio, You will want to check to see if there is frost on the evaporator coils. If there is impacted frost on the coils then the unit has a defrost system failure and you will want to you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Jacqueline, There should be 2 terminals listed on the controller 1 will be listed with a L next to it which will take the Yellow wire and the one with the N is the white wire. It is not necessary to use heat shrink on this part and you can just connect with butt connectors or use wire nuts.

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Hinkk45, Based on the information, it sounds like the start relay 5304491584 on the compressor may be faulty. This would cause the compressor to continuously try to start but unable to and the compressor will be hot.

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