ice maker auger dive bracket stripped on frigidaire gallery FRS24WSCB1

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I used to get an ice dam at the base of my icemaker tray,because of some overflow of the water when the ice maker was filling. this dam would freeze around the auger and precvent it from turning. I would have to remove the ice dam and all would be fine. Over time I figured out that the overflow was due to a tipped down ice maker unit (how or why I don’t know), but I remedied it by shimming with wood shims between the wall of the freezer and the maker itself, thus leveling it. No more ice damn!

Too little too late, however. It appears that over time the auger drive behind the removable ice tray is now stripped or something, as it just spins freely when it meets with any resistance. It likely occured from the motor drive turning and the auger frozen in position. The motor turns fine, but the engaging bracket stays stationary and does not turn with the drive shaft when it meets resistance (hand, pliers, ice tray auger, etc.). There appears to be a clip which is welded to a nut. I don’t have any luck tightening OR unloosening the nut or clip.

Has anyone encountered this symptom and does anyone have answer to this needed repair question? AND, what do I need to do or order or replace once the nut/clip is off, provided that those are the sources of the trouble?

Signed, kirkthe11 (tired of reaching in for ice).

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Please post your model number for the best information.

Nat

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But since you did not see it. It is a Frigidaire Gallery Professional Series made in 1995. The Model is FRS24WSCB1

Hope you can help.

Thank you. Kirkthe11

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This is 14 month old "Quiet Series 400". I believe the problem lies in the Touch pad but:

Symptoms: No lights or response to touch. When i flip breaker I get the "insta wash " to light. and I get a short wash. After that nothing again.

Touch pad lites have been goofy for some weeks according to my wife.

Any ideas. Neil

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Here are your parts
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=MDB9601AWW

Here is a tech sheet and a manual
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16026946.pdf

http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16021814.pdf

Sounds more like a control board problem than a keypad problem.
You could try to get into the diagnostics mode.
You could try the following connection cleaning.
If that does nothing check the keyboard’s switches with a meter, see the tech sheet.
If it checks out OK then it is probably the control board that is shot.

Connection Cleaning
Unplug the unit
Open it up
Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board.
Clean the edge connector.
If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive.
Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here.
Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates.
Reconnect everything and give it a try.