Common problem...yet still stumped.

[walleye65]

Have a GE model GNS23GMHBFES that is super cold in freezer, warm in fridge.  Fridge is 7 yrs od.  Read a ton of posts.  Cleaned all dust, defrosted, made sure no ice build up.  Have removed major panels.  Flapper for fridge is open.  Evap fan does not turn.  I removed back panel inside freezer......All looks new.  So i removed evap fan.  Turns freely.  I wired it up on my bench to a 9 v battery as per wiring diagram i found on internet.  Runs good.  I turned freezer on , taped door switch closed, and checked power through plug to evap fan and got 6.5 v through one pos lead, 12 v through another positive lead.  I have a new motor coming tomorrow...but....why does fan work on my bench but not when plugged in to freezer even though it appears power is coming through plug ???

Thanks in advance all !!!!

[dwschnelli]

I don't think you are getting good power to the motor. Have a look at the door switch, jumper around it temporarily to confirm your suspicions, using a wiring diagram if possible.

[walleye65]

I will see if i can figure out how to do that.....thanks !!