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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem
Possible Cause
SECTION I
No sparks ap-
pear at any
electrodes
when control
knob turned
to***
no noise can
be heard from
spark module
• Battery not
installed
properly
• Dead battery
• Button assem-
bly not in-
stalled proper-
ly
• Faulty spark
module
• Check battery orienta-
tion
• Has battery been
used previously?
• Check to insure
threads are properly
engaged. Button
should travel up and
down without binding
• If no sparks are gen-
erated
• Install battery (make sure that “+” and
“
-
”
connectors are oriented correctly,
with “+” end up and “
-
” end down.)
• Replace battery with new AAA
-size
alkaline battery
• Unscrew button cap assembly and re-
install, making sure threads are
aligned and engaged fully
• Replace spark module assembly
SECTION II
No sparks ap-
pear at any
electrodes
when control
knob turned
to***
noise can be
heard from
spark module
• Output lead
connections
not connected
• Are output connec-
tions on and tight?
• Remove and reconnect all output con-
nections at module and electrodes
SECTION III
Sparks are
present but not
at all elec-
trodes and/or
not at full
strength
• Output lead
connections
not connected
• Electrical arc
between out-
put wires and
grill frame
• Weak battery
• Electrodes are
wet
• Electrodes
cracked or
Broken;
“sparks at
crack
• Are output connec-
tions on and tight?
• If possible, observe
grill in Dark location.
Operate ignition sys-
tem and look for arc-
ing between output
wires and grill frame
• All sparks present but
weak or at slow rate
• Has moisture accumu-
lated on electrode
and/or in burner
ports?
• Inspect electrodes for
cracks
• Remove and reconnect all output con-
nections at module and electrodes
• If sparks are observed other than from
burner(s), wire insulation may be dam-
aged. Replace wires
• Replace battery with a new AAA
-size
alkaline battery
• Use paper towel to remove moisture
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes
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