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    lemonlime Posts: 44, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 2, 2008, 02:54 PM
    New Condenser Fan runs for 5 minutes
    New Condenser Fan Motor runs 5 minutes then quits,however compressor continues to run ,I turned off the t-stat demand. Fan seems warm to the touch,will start up after 30 minutes or so please advice
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    Aug 2, 2008, 03:32 PM
    Did you replace the capacitor along with the motor?
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    Aug 2, 2008, 05:30 PM
    Yes I installed a new 5 mfd with the new motor
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    Aug 2, 2008, 07:41 PM
    Did You Check How Many Amps New Motor Is Pulling ? Also Check Your Wiring
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    Aug 2, 2008, 07:56 PM
    I'm a little confused about the wiring new motor has br,br/wh,bl,wh. I understand brns go to cap. Separate posts however where on the contactor does the white and black go on .Question is it possible that I received the wrong motor and it can't possible be wired? My previous motor had yellow and brown wire-caped,bl. pur,orange. Assist

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