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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
(Ignition) Possible Cause
Problem
SECTION I
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when control knob
turned to HI: no
noise can be heard
from spark module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when control knob
turned to HI; noise
can be heard from
spark module.
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or
not at full strength
Check Item
• Check battery orientation.
• Battery not
installed properly.
• Has battery been used
• Dead battery.
previously?
• Check to insure threads are
• Button assembly
properly engaged. Button
not installed
should travel up and down
properly.
without binding.
• If no sparks are generated
• Faulty spark
with new battery and good
module
wire connections, module is
faulty.
• Are output connections
•
Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Output lead
• Are output connections on
connections not
and tight?
connected.
• Electrical arc
• If possible, observe grill in
between output
dark location. Operate
wires and grill
ignition system and look for
frame.
arcing between output
wires and grill frame.
• Weak battery.
• All sparks present but
weak or at slow rate.
• Electrodes are
• Has moisture accumulated
wet.
on electrode and/or in
burner ports?
• Inspect electrodes for
• Electrode(s)
cracks.
cracked or broken;
sparks appear
where cracked.
on and tight?
Prevention/Solution
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "-"
connectors are oriented correctly, with "+"
end up and "-" end down.)
• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline
battery.
• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall,
making sure threads are aligned and
engaged fully.
• Replace spark module assembly.
•
Remove and reconnect all output
connections at module and electrodes.
• Remove and reconnect all output
connections at module and electrodes.
• If sparks are observed other than from
burner(s), wire insulation may be damaged.
Replace wires.
• Replace battery with a new AA-size
alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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