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RCA Microwave shuts off after a few seconds

If your RCA microwave shuts off after a few seconds, an intermittently failing door switch is the most likely cause. Inspect each door switch for overheating, arcing, or burned areas, then use a multimeter to check continuity while operating the switch. A faulty micro switch can cause the same symptom, especially if it has intermittent continuity or visible damage. If the switches test good, the main control board may be malfunctioning, but control boards are often misdiagnosed and should be replaced only after more common parts are ruled out. A defective touchpad and control panel, or touchpad alone, is possible when the display works and some buttons respond while others do not. When diagnosing why a microwave stops after 3 seconds or why a microwave turns off after a few seconds, enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your RCA microwave. Any repair that requires opening the outer cabinet must be handled carefully. The high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after the microwave is unplugged, so it must be properly discharged before interior work. If you are not familiar with capacitor discharge procedures, have a qualified technician perform the repair.

01 - RCA Microwave Door Switch

A door switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the door switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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02 - RCA Microwave Micro Switch

A micro switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the micro switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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03 - RCA Microwave Main Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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04 - RCA Microwave Touchpad and Control Panel

To determine if the touchpad and control panel are defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad and control panel.
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05 - RCA Microwave Touchpad

If the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the touchpad might be at fault. This is not common. Generally speaking, if the microwave display is working and some of the buttons respond correctly but some don’t, the problem is with the touchpad.
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06 - RCA Microwave Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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