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Subject Topic: fridge interior light Post Reply Post New Topic
Persontrevtherev
18/6/2014 at 11:52am
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Dometic 8550 fridge. The light inside the fridge has stopped working when the door is opened. I dont think it is the bulb as for a while it was an intermittent fault but now it is not working at all. I cannot see what triggers the light to come on. Trev


PersonArpajon
18/6/2014 at 12:18pm
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If it was an intermittent fault at first it could well be the bulb as they can fail like that so bulb is first thing to check.


Persontrevtherev
18/6/2014 at 2:55pm
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I have removed the LED light assembly and checked the bulbs and they are working, so the fault is somewhere else. Cannot se what triggers the light to go on and off.


PersonSevenexile
18/6/2014 at 3:33pm
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If I think correctly there's a magnet in the top of the door normally about 3 to 6 inches in from the right when you look at the front. If you have a magnet move it over the top and you'll feel where it is. Like wise there's a magnet in the housing with the switches. They control the light inside the fridge, either the door has dropped slightly or one if the magnets have moved and there not quite inline anymore.


PersonG7ACU
18/6/2014 at 10:01pm
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The light is controlled by a magnet within the door, as suggested. The magnet operates a reed switch within the cabinet of the fridge and it's possible the switch has become faulty and remains permanently open. If a magnet had moved away from the switch, the light would be on permanently.

If you arm yourself with the full model details from the label within the appliance, then have a look at Leisure Shop Direct, you should be able to track down an exploded parts diagram that will help you locate the reed switch.

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26/9/2016 at 4:23am
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My van doesn't have a light at all. The vans a 2004 Lunar. Has anyone got any suggestions as in where to find a battery operated one with a sensor on. Thanks in advance

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26/9/2016 at 4:25am
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Sorry it should have read my vans fridge. Silly me

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PersonBig Brian 56
26/9/2016 at 8:10am
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Although the battery operated light is a good idea on paper, as the fridge drops the temperature , so will the efficiency of the battery ( any battery ) .... Cold winter mornings , starting the car 🤔

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