RV Microwave Repair: Troubleshooting and Fixing a Dead Appliance

🔧 RV microwave stopped working? Don't replace it — fix it yourself! Mike troubleshoots and repairs a dead microwave/convection oven in our Nexus Wraith 34W, saving hundreds on replacement costs. Our RV microwave suddenly died after just two years. Instead of waiting weeks for a repair shop or buying an expensive replacement, Mike traced wires, performed continuity tests, and found the culprit: a faulty Molex connector. This step-by-step walkthrough shows you exactly how to diagnose and fix the same issue. 🔧 THE PROBLEM: • RV microwave/convection oven completely dead — no power • Only 2 years old on our Nexus Wraith 34W • No obvious blown fuses or tripped breakers 🔍 TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS: • Tracing wires from the microwave back to the source • Continuity testing with a multimeter • Identifying a suspect Molex connector • Accessing the connector behind/under the stove • Examining the Molex connector for damage • Confirming the faulty connection 🛠️ THE FIX: • Located the bad Molex connector under the stove • Repaired the connection — no replacement parts needed • Reassembled everything and tested successfully • Total cost: $0 (just time and patience!) 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Troubleshooting Begins 04:04 - Tracing the Wire 05:41 - Continuity Testing 06:35 - The Suspect Molex Connector 07:48 - Accessing the Molex Connector 09:11 - Examining the Molex Under the Stove 10:06 - A Glimmer of Hope 10:21 - The Importance of Rechargeable Batteries 11:29 - Locating the Molex Connector 12:15 - Eureka! Identifying the Problem 13:06 - Confirming the Issue 13:52 - Making Repairs 15:27 - Reassembling the Microwave 19:58 - Challenges of RV Ownership 20:47 - Leftover Parts? 21:07 - Success! The Microwave Lives! 21:56 - Encouragement for DIY Repairs 24:02 - Closing 📱 FOLLOW US: 🌴 Subscribe for more RV adventures:    / @onislandtimerv   📸 Instagram:   / onislandtimerv   👍 Facebook:   / onislandtimerv   🎵 Original "On Island Time" theme song #RVRepair #RVMicrowave #RVLife #RVDIY #RVMaintenance #NexusWraith #MolexConnector #RVTroubleshooting #RVTips #OnIslandTime