* Are you sure it was wired in properly? A hot compressor could very well result if it wasn't. *
This was too much to resist.
First I looked all over the web for a schematic of an FPI-16TCL-0 compressor. Finding nothing, I looked for a schematic for ANY Frigidaire compressor. The ones I found didn't give much indisputable proof as to which colored wires go to which pins. One sight said smugly, "Take care: The common pin is not always the top pin."
So, I tried every combination imagineable, starting with B->R->W, B->W->R, W->R->B, W->B->R, B->R->W, R->W->B. All of them either blew hot air continuously or tripped the fuse.
I find it hard to imagine why no one would feel like stamping a B, R, and W, next to the three pins on the compressor. Especially since every schematic I could find made reference to Black, Red and White wires. Or even C, S, and R, for common, start, and run. I did find one that said "C", "S", and "M" ("M" meaning, "mrun", of course.)
ftp://ftp.electrolux-na.com/ProdInfo...5995344107.pdf
That combination blew a fuse.
Doesn't look good. Well, rest assured my 3 in 1 Starter unit will make a nice paperweight. Maybe I can make it into a stick figure, with wire legs......oh well. I don't think they will take it back now.
Well I'm glad to hear not all Frigidaires are bad. I do have a classic model here which anyone can have for free. Would make an excellent shelving unit, planter or cabinet. Just come and pick it up!
jeffpas