Dometic refrigerator not lighting

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   I have a 171 purchased around March 2014, not sure if it's a 2013 model. On propane, stove lights but refrigerator doesn't, no clicking sound. Internet says clogging MAY be the problem, repair place says he can't repair because he can't get spare parts because Dometic doesn't make the refrig and parts are not available.
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(I'm off to Idaho on a major trip in 2 1/2 weeks and am getting my beloved R-Pod out of that guy's clutches ASAP but I need the refrig to work, I'll TRY to clear the clog, but if not I'll have to take it to another repair place in area.)

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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Topic: Dometic refrigerator not lighting Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 2:30pm
	I have a 171 purchased around March 2014, not sure if it's a 2013 model. On propane, stove lights but refrigerator doesn't, no clicking sound. Internet says clogging MAY be the problem, repair place says he can't repair because he can't get spare parts because Dometic doesn't make the refrig and parts are not available. ?? COMMENTS ?? (I'm off to Idaho on a major trip in 2 1/2 weeks and am getting my beloved R-Pod out of that guy's clutches ASAP but I need the refrig to work, I'll TRY to clear the clog, but if not I'll have to take it to another repair place in area.)

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 3:10pm
	If you don't hear any clicking at all, the problem is in the igniter system. The service shop may be partially right. The model that was in my 2010 (don't know if it is the same model in the newer pods) is made in Europe, unlike many other models. So, any part must be imported and is expensive. The gas valve was bad on mine. $69 part for most models, but for mine it was $400 - which I verified myself online.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 5:06pm
	However.. It has a 2 year warranty, AND the warranty starts from time of sale, not from when the pod was built. Also the yellow data sticker on the left front will tell you what model year your trailer is, as should your insurance card and your registration.

DebbieHM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 May 2015 Location: La Crosse, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 11:00am
	Ours wouldn't work either after replacing the propane tank. Stove lit, fridge didn't. Our tech ( FMB Trailer Sales in Holmen WI) gave me this advice and it worked! Move the indicator light to propane. Do it three times. Then click the triangle flashing at you and do it again. It took me about 3 or 4 cycles of this and it finally lit. I hope your cure is as simple as this was!
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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 12:39pm
	Good tip!!
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