Fisher & Paykel 790 Active Smart - 10.12 Compressor Will Not Run And Is Hot To Touch; 10.13 Compressor Electrical Tests

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When defrost sensor
reaches +8 degrees C (46
degrees F) the compressor
will start
Has the
system gone
into defrost
mode?
Is current
being drawn
by defrost
element?
Yes
Check compressor
and system for
leaks/blockages and
repair as required
Yes
No
Remove FC cover.
Is there a full frost
pattern on the
evaporator?
Yes
10.12 Compressor Will Not Run And Is Hot To Touch
10.13 Compressor Electrical Tests
OK?
Refit original
electronic
module/inverter
Are
compressor
winding
resistances
OK?
OK?
Substitute
power/control
module
Yes
No
Replace
compressor
No
Are electrical
connections
to
compressor
OK?
Substiute electronic
module/inverter
Repair connections
OK?
Refit replacement
electronic
module/inverter
No
Yes
Yes
No
Problem solved
Yes
Yes