Mike M. April 15, 2015 for Model Number Frigidaire FFHS1622MSN I changed out the diode using kit 5303918287 because water was coming out of the ice maker when I used the water dispenser just like the stories I read here on your web site. It worked great right after I stalled it but 24hrs later it started again with water coming out of ice maker when I use the dispenser do you think the diode went out again and why? Are is it a ice maker problem?
1 Answer Mike, There is normally 2 diodes on the unit, One on the dispenser side and one on the icemaker side. You may want to replace the other one as it may be bad and causing this issue. Read More...
1 Answer This kit may be used for replacement of diodes in ice and water side by sides with a water filter. The diodes are part of the main harness. Thre is a black insulator that protects the diodes. The diodes are located on the wire that goes to the inlet valve (#1 single coil valve), Approximately 4" away from the valve. Testing Shorted diode: When you activate the dispenser and water comes out both the dispenser and ice maker fill tube, the harness needs replaced. Open Diode: If the icemaker diode fails open, the singel water valve will not energize when the icemkaer is activated. If the dispenser diode fails open, the single valve will not energize when the dispenser is activated. Equipment needed: Voltmeter. 1. Activate dispenser, then check to see if there is voltage to the dispenser valve (Yellow Coil of dual valve should have close to line volatage) and check the inlet valve (single valve #1 can be tan or green, should have 54 to 78 VAC) If no voltage to both the inlet valve (Single valve) and the dispenser valve (Yellow Coil) then : A. Check the freezer door wiring connector. B. Check the dispenser connections. If there is coltage to the dispenser valve (Yellow Coil) and not to the inlet valve (Single Valve) replace the diode harness. 2. Activate Ice maker (Check during icemaker fill, which is about 7.5 seconds), then check to see if there is voltage to Icemaker valve (Green Coil of dual valve should have 95 to 105 vac) and check the inlet valve (Single valve #1 can be tan or green should have 42 to 58 VAC) If voltage to the icemaker valve (Green Coi) and not to inlet valve (Single Valve) Replace the diode harness. Replacement of Diode on Refrigerators with single coil valve by condenser fan and two valve by compressor 1. Disconnect power cord 2. Remove connector from single coil valve and remove the dark blue and yellow wires from the molex connector. 3. Cut the two dark blue wires about 1" from the diode. (The diodes are inside the black heat shrink that the blue wire with yellow tracer goes into one end and the 2 blue and 2 yellow wires come out the other end) 4. Cut the yellow wire about 1" from diodes 5. Remove old diode subassembly. 6. The 2 blue wires cut in step 3 need to attaché to the brown wire in the new diode harness with the connector provided. Slide the heat shrink over the wire first, install the connector and slide the heat shrink over connector and heat to seal the connector. 7. The 2 yellow wires cut in step 3 need to be attached to the yellow wire in the new diode harness with the connector provided. Slide the heat shrink over the wire first, install the connector and slide the heat shrink over connector and heat to seal the connector Read More...
James October 28, 2014 for Model Number FRS26R4CBE side by side My ice maker is leaking water into the tray then onto my kitchen floor. I have been doing research and it sounds the a diode issue. Can you help with this question before I spend a fortune on a refrigerator that is not mine? Thanks
Broke Fridge September 12, 2014 for Model Number FRS26LF7DS7 I have a Frigidaire model FRS26LF7DS7. The other night while getting water we heard a loud pop and smoke started coming out of the water dispenser front panel. Nothing would work on the dispenser and none of the lights would come on, on the front panel. We replaced the circuit board and everything seemed to be working. Water dispenser and lights were working. But then we noticed there was very little, to no ice being made. Also the water dispenser started to randomly squirt out water throughout the day and night. This is completely different than leaking. The water would spray out in a stream. From researching on line it looks like what needs to be replaced is the refrigerator fill valve diode. Part number 5303918287. Does that sound correct? My other question is, I don’t see this part number listed as being a part for my model number. I just want to make sure this part will work with my model number. I’d hate to install it and blow something else up because it is the wrong diode. I took the back panel off of the fridge and can see where it has a diode similar to this. How can I find out if Part number 5303918287 is compatible with my model FRS26LF7DS7? Thanks in advance.
1 Answer Broke Fridge, The diode is not listed on your model number but will work for your unit and does sound like this would be the issue with the ice and the water dispenser. Read More...
Chris May 08, 2013 for Model Number FRS23LH5DS2 Still no ice. On my fridge, I orginally replaced the water valve assembly due to a bad ice maker water solenoid. I replaced the whole valve assembly, and then i was getting water at the door AND water was going into the ice maker everytime i called water at the door. So I replaced the diode with this one as directed. Now I get water at the door, and no more water automatically going to the ice maker....so thats good. However, i've had the diode installed for 24 hrs, but no ice from the ice maker. I removed the icemaker last night, and thawed it out under warm water. I reinstalled the icemaker back last night, but still no ice as of today. No water has entered the ice maker. Do I have a bad ice maker as well, or is there a trick to getting the ice maker to start functioning again? Do I need to set the +/- setting on the ice maker to something specific? I have yet to touch/change that through this whole repair process. Do I need to adjust/change the gears in the front of the ice maker?
1 Answer Hello Chris. If the valve is new, and the fill tube is not clogged, you will need to order and replace the icemaker in the unit. Read More...
Chris May 03, 2013 for Model Number frigidaire refrigerator FRS23LH5DS2 When I call for water at the door, water comes out as it should. However, water shoots into the ice maker as well, causing overflow. I checked the electrical connectors that go to the water solenoids of the water valve. What I found was that when I called for water at the door, current was also being passed to the harness for the ice maker solenoid, causing it to open every time you call for water at the door. an online search had me thinking it could be the diode that connects to the wiring assembly just before the connectors to the water valve solenoids? Do you think thats my problem?
Dave November 04, 2012 for Model Number Frigidaire GS23HSZBC3 Appx where, in the wiring harness, are the diodes located in relation to the water solenoid valves?
1 Answer Hello Dave. The diode is about 8 to 10" from the plugs on the water valve. There is only 1 diode. Read More...
Ashley October 23, 2012 for Model Number Fridigaire 5303918287 I am not sure if I should ask this here, but my ice maker stopped working, so I ordered this diode wire harness and installed it Sunday. After install, the ice maker made about 5 ice cubes, and then just stopped. The manual arm on the ice maker was about halfway up, and it took a tad bit of force to get it back into the correct place. Since it has been set to "on", it has not made a single piece of ice since the first 5 after the diode install. What else could be the problem, and is there a part on here I can buy?
1 Answer Hello Ashely. You need to check and see if there is power going to the water valve when the icemaker cycles. If so, replace the water valve on the unit. If not, or the icemaker does not cycle, you will need to replace the icemaker on the unit. Also, check and make sure the fill tube on the unit is not frozen and clogged. If so, replace the water valve and thaw out the fill tube. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
1 Answer Hello Maria. Yes, the diode 5303918287 is made into the water valve wiring harness on the unit. Read More...
Irene August 20, 2011 Sorry for bother again... Two questions: 1.Before I use the white heat shrink to cover the connector, should the blue connectors be crimped? If yes, should I crimp from the middle or from the two ends? 2.Can I leave the molex connector as is and just connect the old brown wire to the brown wire of the new part? This is much easier for me. It is so hard for me to figure out how to press the retaining tab. Sorry... Thanks very much for your help. Irene
1 Answer Hello Irene. Yes, you can splice the brown wire and leave the connector as is. Also you will need to crimp the connectors on each end, not the middle to install the diode 5303918287. Hope this helps. Read More...