Hi,
>
> Since last week, my Hotpoint refrigerator (from 1982) has a problem.
> When the compressor starts, it runs for a few secondes (between 0 and
> 10 secondes) and then goes off. It does that between 1 and 10 times
> before it's able to run. When it fails to start, it does a short,
> strange noise, something like *TAAAK*
>
> - There is no extension cord, so the voltage should be O.K.
> - The condensor coils are clean.
> - The freezer fan is working properly.
> - There is no condenser fan.
> - The compressor is hot, but not VERY hot.
>
> Anyone has an idea?
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> Benoit
having the same problem