Help! Fridge not starting on gas.

[AlastairH]

I checked that the fridge was working properly a few weeks ago. Got the MH out today for a long trip and the Thetford fridge will not start on gas.

The igniter is working and I have a flame. The igniter does not seem to know that the gas is lit and it shuts down after 30 seconds with Error Code 11 (No energy source).

Any suggestions on how I can fix this?

 

[AlastairH]

Just seen a thread from 22/11/2017 headed Thetford Fridge not Working on Gas which is exactly my problem.

 

[jockaneezer]

If it thinks there is no flame, that's usually down to the "flame detection device" or thermocouple. Can you see through the lower vent aperture if the FDD/thermocouple is sitting in the flame ok and that it's wire hasn't come away from its terminal ?

 

[Stealaway]

It sounds like a faultythermocouple not recognising the gas is lit. Try cleaning it or moving it closer

 

[AlastairH]

Checked and cleaned everything. Burner and thermocouple looked pristine anyway. Still not working.
Managed to get MH booked in tomorrow morning.

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[AlastairH]

Thank you for your support everyone.
Alastair