Compressor starts and stops after few seconds

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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I don’t know anything about the history of this fridge…
When I plug in the fridge the compressor start then after just few seconds make a noise and the compressor stops. The fan keep running.
I bought from this website and replaced the start relay and overload but nothing changed.
I uploaded a video on youtube so you can hear the noise, this is the link http://youtu.be/2e5boXYJ3rU
If I unplug it and plug it in again the compressor won’t start, I have to leave it unplugged for few minutes to cool down… don’t know if it helps.

thanks a lot

3

If you leave it plugged in and it re-starts after a few minutes, the compressor is drawing excessive current and the klixon overload is shutting it down. It might be worth it to replace the compressor depending on local rates.

4

you are right, that’s exactly what it does…
can I test the compressor and find out the voltage it’s drawing?

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You need an amprobe to measure current. Might be worth bying one, as it will confirm high current to the compressor.