Toilet switch has a mind of it's own

RobandAnn
RobandAnn Forum Participant Posts: 6
edited June 2018 in Caravans #1

The electric toilet flush switch on my van has a mind of its own. I have found now on two occasions that when I pass the van in the morning the toilet is flushing of its own accord. When i stab the switch it stops, perhaps it needs some lubrication? or is it the hot weather? Can anyone make any suggestion please. Robin

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  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2018 #2

    Rob and Ann; the most likely cause is  damp/sticking under the flush button.  Cure - gently prise off the cover around the button to expose the circuit board and spray this with WD40.  This should solve the problem.  Doubt if heat related as WCs work in southern Europe!

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    edited June 2018 #3
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  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2018 #4

    Thanks DD. Should have said  WD40 Contact Cleaner.

  • ghol417
    ghol417 Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited June 2018 #5

    Worst case scenario is the PCB that has the button on is on its way out. It happened with my toilet then stopped permanently. 

    The good news is that you can buy a replacement PCB on ebay for under £30 and just swap it over. Dead easy.

    Graham

  • RobandAnn
    RobandAnn Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited June 2018 #6

    Thanks everyone. I will try the WD40.

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