HI. Testing must be preformed, in order to confirm the damage. The damage is, most likely, internal within one, or both of the switches circuits. follow the procedure below to test both switches.
The interior lights in most refrigerators, and the fan in some, are controlled by a door switches. When the door is closed, the switch is depressed and the interior light goes off and the fan resumes normal operation. If the door is misaligned or the switch malfunctions, the refrigerator may become warm as a result of the non-operation of the evaporator fan and the heat generated by the interior light. Test the switches for continuity using a multimeter. Set the multimeter to the ohms setting X1. Place a probe on each terminal. The multimeter should change from a reading of infinity to zero when the probes touch the terminals. With the probes still touching the terminals depress the switch, the reading should change back to infinity. If it does not pass both of these tests, the switch should be replaced. Test each switch individually. replace one, or both, if needed.
NOTE_ The in/out motion dose not confirm a working switch circuit. A failed internal circuit can be damaged, even if the switch is movable,and seems normal. This is why testing is needed. It may look normal, but the internals may be damaged. The light is only controlled by your door switches. there are no other problem areas, in your case. the switches are the culprit. Check the wiring, as well. It could be as simple as a loose wire on the switch contacts.
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