touchpad problems on a GE sxs GSS25SGSASS

[AmTec Services]

Hey all. The touch pad works intermitantly, works well when it wants to. Othertimes nothing. The light on the indicator will dim or go out when you push in the dispenser lever. Has had the classic corrosion at the bottom of the door, which was cut and spliced by others. The dimming of the indicator makes me think voltage drop. Any thoughts? Good 12 vdc to board, momentary switch works well. Auger, water, cube and crush all work, but only when it wants to.

Thanks in advance

......................AmTec

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

I'd check that splice fix again at those connections. I've batted cleanup behind lots of servicers in my area and have found that, astonishingly, most do not know how to make a proper splice (or read a wiring diagram, or use a meter, or troubleshoot). For example, were water-proof splice connections used in the repair? It was water that caused the corrosion and failure in the first place and it'll do it again unless countermeasures are employed.

[AmTec Services]

Bingo wise one!!! The red connection was bad. Respliced, soldered,heat shrink wrapped and all is well in the GE world. (at least for now. Can somebody give me a cha ching!!!)

Thanks!

...........AmTec

[certified tech group 51]

Good catch, Am Tech.... .....In my book, your repair was the way to go.......I hate to see some one use a 'bell crimp' connector and the wires barely making contact in the crimp..............With a solder joint and good heat shrink you can make a water tight connection or splice in a piece of wire and it will look ( should look ) professional...........I carry a bag with the soldering tool, electronic grade solder, solder wick, heat shrink ( some with sealant inside ), and a knot of wire in various lengths, gage and colors.........