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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition)
Possible Cause
SECTION I
• Battery not installed
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
ignition button is
pushed; no noise can
be heard from spark
• Dead battery.
module.
• Button assembly not
• Faulty spark module.
SECTION II
• Output lead
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
ignition switch is
pushed; noise can be
heard from spark
• Electrode tip not in
module.
SECTION III
• Output lead
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
• Arcing to grill away
at full strength
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
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Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
properly.
• Has battery been used
previously?
• Check to ensure button
installed properly.
assembly is fully 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
connections not
and tight?
connected.
• Are the electrode tips
proper position.
pointing in the right
direction? Is the gap too big?
• Are output connections on
connections not
and tight?
connected.
• If possible, observe grill in
from burner(s).
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
broken "sparks at
cracks.
crack".
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.
• Remove button cap assembly and reinstall, making
sure it can be fully engaged.
• Replace spark module assembly.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
Main Burners:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward port hole
in burner. The distance should be 1/8" to 3/16".
Adjust if necessary.
Sideburner:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port
opening on burner. The distance should be 1/8" to
3/16". Adjust if necessary.
• 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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