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Domestic Refrigerator Issue

On our new to us 2004 U270, we noticed liquid leaking from the outside refrigerator access panel. When I opened the panel, I found a section of tubing had apparently been removed from a solenoid and was leaking a bluish liquid. Someone tried to close off the line with plastic ties, but not completely. Also, several wires appear to be joined together and wrapped in foil. I am attaching pictures. Can anyone tell me what this disconnected line is for and why someone might have disconnected it? I am just trying to find a starting point to figure this out. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

Re: Domestic Refrigerator Issue

Reply #1
The disconnected line is the ice maker feed, most likely from a T at the water filter under the sink.  The foil is the heat pad for the ice maker solenoid.  Woody.
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Re: Domestic Refrigerator Issue

Reply #2
Thanks for the info. I just wanted to be sure it isn't anything crucial, and I can't find a schematic that shows it.
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

Re: Domestic Refrigerator Issue

Reply #3
Turn off the valve that should be under the kitchen sink
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