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beachguysb  
#51 Posted : Friday, February 24, 2012 4:12:22 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Gene!

I didn't realize the icemaker was bad. The last post was describing specifically what I discovered.

But... maybe those symptoms meant it's bad? I think I'll replace it regardless, since it's almost 8 years old. And probably that will cure the problem.
Mapilla  
#52 Posted : Sunday, February 26, 2012 4:54:17 AM(UTC)
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I just replaced the ice maker thinking it was bad. I had replaced it 2years ago and it worked fine. This time the replacement does not work. I noticed the red light blinks twice, delays about a second and blinks twice again. It never stops this cycle even with the flapper held back or switching it off. Not sure what this code means. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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#53 Posted : Monday, February 27, 2012 12:40:53 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Mapilla Go to Quoted Post
I just replaced the ice maker thinking it was bad. I had replaced it 2years ago and it worked fine. This time the replacement does not work. I noticed the red light blinks twice, delays about a second and blinks twice again. It never stops this cycle even with the flapper held back or switching it off. Not sure what this code means. Any help is greatly appreciated.


Sounds like the problem with your refrigerator is a bad optics.

Gene.
Mapilla  
#54 Posted : Monday, February 27, 2012 4:08:09 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Gene. I appreciate your help and quick response.
Gene  
#55 Posted : Monday, February 27, 2012 4:15:30 PM(UTC)
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You are welcome. Keep us posted.

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whywontthiswork  
#56 Posted : Thursday, June 14, 2012 11:12:14 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Gene Go to Quoted Post
I'm assuming the ice maker does not fill up with water.

Swap the wires between the green and red solenoids on the water inlet valve. Depress the water dispenser release lever for a few seconds and check if there is some water in the ice maker.

If there is no water and the water line into the ice maker is not blocked, replace the water inlet valve.


how do i swap these wires? I'm not really sure how to test this?
Gene  
#57 Posted : Thursday, June 14, 2012 3:12:37 PM(UTC)
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You have to switch the wires between the two water valve solenoids.

What is the complete model number of the refrigerator?

What exactly is wrong with it?

Gene.
john7a8  
#58 Posted : Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:39:04 PM(UTC)
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Hey WhyWontThisWork,

On my Whirlpool GD5PHAXLQ01, like Gene suggested to swap the wires you can use two pieces of insulated wires to connect these plugs. Make sure they are not touching each other and any other metal parts.

John
katmandu81  
#59 Posted : Sunday, December 23, 2012 6:46:23 PM(UTC)
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I replaced the water inlet valve based on conversation with the person on chat. Still no ice. I tested the optics based on other threads; optics are good. So, is the ice maker that last item to replace or can you recommend something else?.......................

Originally Posted by: Gene Go to Quoted Post
I'm assuming the ice maker does not fill up with water.

Swap the wires between the green and red solenoids on the water inlet valve. Depress the water dispenser release lever for a few seconds and check if there is some water in the ice maker.

If there is no water and the water line into the ice maker is not blocked, replace the water inlet valve.

If there is water, replace the ice maker.

- The water inlet valve Part number: AP3160649
Gene  
#60 Posted : Monday, December 24, 2012 10:18:20 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: katmandu81 Go to Quoted Post
I replaced the water inlet valve based on conversation with the person on chat. Still no ice. I tested the optics based on other threads; optics are good. So, is the ice maker that last item to replace or can you recommend something else?.......................


What exactly is wrong with your refrigerator?

What is the complete model number of the refrigerator?

Have you done any troubleshooting? If you have, how did you do it?

Gene.
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