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roch10  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, March 4, 2008 4:42:04 PM(UTC)
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The condenser motor doesn't turn even after installed a new one! How can we checK this? If this is the main board, do we have to program it after installing a new one or is it factory programmed?
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, March 5, 2008 12:07:29 PM(UTC)
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The condenser fan motor operates by the main control board.

Most likely the problem is a bad main control board. It comes factory programmed and should work normally after installation.

- The part number for the main control board is AP3950129

Gene.
roch10  
#3 Posted : Thursday, March 6, 2008 7:49:51 AM(UTC)
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The problem to the condensor motor was indeed due to a faulty main board... Thank You Gene (you're genious!)
It seems to have a problem with these electronic boards, they don't seem to be well protected ...
Personnally I will install a surge protection (same as computers) to protect it .
Thank You roch10 from Canada
richappy  
#4 Posted : Thursday, March 6, 2008 8:25:29 AM(UTC)
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Leave your new condenser motor in place, the old one probably blew out the motherboard, Ge design has made sure of this!
roch10  
#5 Posted : Thursday, March 6, 2008 4:30:47 PM(UTC)
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Thank you for the advice! i've checked the continuity of the old motor and you were right it was faulty!! I think GE made changes to motors they sell for replacement they are now very expensive...
Thanks again.
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