It sounds like it wants to start for a second, than stops for a second . . . over and over. The electonics (temp levels etc) are dead. Ice maker / water disp dies when it's used.
Thanks all. It was the main board. Called GE repair. The guy listened to it for 2 seconds, saw that the displays were dead and said it's the main board. At 2 years 3 months, there was no charge.