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Problem
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when ignition
button is pushed;
no noise can be
heard from spark
module.
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when ignition
switch is pushed;
noise can be heard
from spark module.
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or
not at full strength
Possible Cause
- Battery not installed
properly.
- Dead battery.
- Button assembly not
installed properly.
- Faulty spark module.
- Output lead
connections not
complete.
- Output lead
connections not
complete.
- Arcing to grill away
from burner(s).
- Weak battery.
- Electrodes are wet.
- Electrodes cracked or
broken "sparks at
crack".
Check Procedure
- Check battery orientation.
- Has battery been used
previously?
- Check to insure threads are
properly engaged. Button should
travel up and down without
binding.
- If no sparks are generated with
new battery and good wire
connections, module is faulty.
- Are output connections on and
tight?
- Are output connections on and
tight?
- If possible, observe grill in dark
location. Operate ignition system
and look for arcing between
output wires and grill frame.
- All sparks present but weak or at
slow rate.
- Has moisture accumulated on
electrode and/or in burner ports?
- Inspect electrodes for cracks.
Solution
- Install battery (make sure that "+" and "–"
connectors are oriented correctly, with "+" end
down and "–" end up.)
- 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.
Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
