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Subject Topic: Toilet flush not working Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonBarb2602
19/5/2015 at 5:34pm
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We have a Thetford model 250 installed on our Chausson motorhome, the flush has decided it no longer wants to work. The water is taken from the main tank via the water pump fitted.
The water system is full and all taps, shower, etc work, with the pump coming on when the taps are turned on.
I have replaced the fuse in the compartment beneath the toilet itself and checked all connections as far as I can.
I do have a voltmeter but am unsure as to which wires I should be checking for voltage, etc.
Any ideas?

Thanks.

Steve.


PersonShrimpdragon
20/5/2015 at 8:21am
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My husband reckons there is a solenoid that opens to allow the water through, it probable that has stopped working if every else seems ok.


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Personmotorhomeguy
20/5/2015 at 10:12am
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Could be a micro switch not engaging the pump - does the flush work when another tap is running (i.e.. the pump is already engaged).

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PersonBarb2602
20/5/2015 at 10:31am
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Thanks for the replies, no the flush does not work when other taps are turned on either.

Steve.


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20/5/2015 at 11:55am
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Thetford c250

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22/5/2015 at 2:44pm
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If your toilet flush isn't working it with be the micro switch it's a simple fix, but if none of your taps are working then the power supply at the main aux switch has blown a fuze or there is a wire off near your water pump I'd go for the fuze first,

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PersonBarb2602
01/6/2015 at 10:21am
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Good morning.
So, changed fuse, solenoid, pcb behind push button and still nothing. Checked wiring as best I can without taking the whole of one side of the van out, so now lost as to what to do. Everything else in the van works as it should and all main fuses correct.
Taps and shower work ok, toilet flush still does not work even when they are switched on and water is flowing.
Now at a loss, feel it is a power thing, but cannot trace it.


PersonBootsboots
16/6/2015 at 11:54pm
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Hi,

Just had a similar problem with the toilet in my my.

I took out the pump, look at the bottom and you will see the shaft and pump spinner rotate same with a screwdriver or plyers to ensure its not seized.

Mine was, all fine now till next time.

On some models the pump won't work if the waste cassette isn't fitted and making the fail safe type switch is operated.

My MH is 28/9 years old and it appeared the toilet bits are original so it's worth 20mins or so to fiddle with the pump, saves £25/30 on a new one!

Cheers

Boots


PersonSP00NY
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Did you have the electric for the lights on?
Our Chausson will not flush unless the light power in on!



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