Had to replace the overload switch/relay on our whirlpool fridge, ED5PHEXMBOO. The replacement part does not look like the piece I took off(which was fried on the inside). I ordered the part from sears, part #4387835, and doubled checked it against a picture I found on another web site for the same thing. The problem is I don't know how to match up the right male to female plugs on the relay. No instructions with the part and the relay prongs are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 with 4 being the small prong.

Hello Michelle;

My name is Peter. I am a retired field service refrigeration technician.
Lets fix this together. The clicking sound that you hear is referred to as a overload relay. The overload relay is an electrical component that starts and stops you compressor. It is very common for the overload relay to fail over time.
First, locate and purchase a overload relay. If you have a Trible's
in your area that's great, if not Lander's, Sear's, .... If you can wait a few days you can get the part over the internet for half price or less.
I do not have your model number otherwise I would give you the part number.
Having the part, pull the refrigerator out where you can move freely behind it. Unplug the refrigerator. There is a bottom cover that you need to remove. This cover is fastened either with Philips or hex head screws. Remove the cover. Open the new overload relay parts and lay them before you. Study and observe them.
There is a black box on the side of the compressor which holds the overload relay. The box is held on with either metal or wire clips. Using a flat head screw driver pop the clips off. Compare the parts on the compressor with what you have. Note the location of the connecting components on the 3 compressor pins, and the first piece to put on the compressor is the white piece with the 'V'. Using your flat head screw driver, wedge the components off the compressor (Remember how they go back on). Do not pull on the wires - just the connector ends. Replace the components. Shake the white piece - if it rattles or is burned it is bad. If you can not get the black box cover back on - not necessary, it's a dust shield.
Note: If you have a LG, bottom freezer 599, do not bother. Both the overload relay & compressor need to be replaced. Buy new, not LG.

overload switch for sure,stops the fridge once you replace that,if it doesnt defrost change the bi-metal

yes if the clicking is coming from the compressor,change the start switch and the relay it comes in a kit,,,that should fix it....these parts are located on the left side of compressor,,please unplug unit before doing any repair..

Sounds like the overload/relay kit , has burnt . This piece is plugged onto the compressor , with 2 or 3 wires going to it . Can be easily replaced . Without model number , can't give you the part number . Take the model number with you , when you go to get the part .

The overload/relay mounted on compressor is bad , that piece ( kit ) is only covered for 1 year . Easly replaceable by the consumer .

more than likely the compressor is not starting, it has a starting device on the left side of the compressor which has a relay/overload called a relay, remove the relay and shake it , if it rattles it has gone bad. the relay/overload combination has gone bad and can be replaced with pro41 relay. if the compressor has a run capacitor just eliminate the capacitor when replacing with new relay. connection of the two wires makes no difference.

hi thanks for the question after your husband replaced relay & overload if the compressor started & kept on running but no cooling you have a bad compressor

copmpressor failurecommon with all refrigs regardless of manufacture, you can try replacing hte overload /relay assy, ( the box mounted on the \side of the compressor. you should also have a 5 year warr on the compressor if needed

looked up your model number and got a part number of 8201799. is that the number you got??? cause in the pic it looks like there are 3 terminals on the relay(brown piece) there should have also been instructions in the package no???

yea that sounds like a compressor issue( under 5 year manufactrue warr.) you can try replacing te overload/relay assy mounted to the side of thecompressor , sometimes you get lucky and it works part number 4387767