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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition System
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 button 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
Check Procedure
• Battery not installed
• Check battery
properly.
• Dead battery.
• Has battery been
• Button assembly not
• Check to insure
installed properly.
• Faulty spark module.
• If no sparks are
• Output lead
• Are output
connections not
complete.
• Output lead
• Are output
connections not
complete.
• Arcing to grill away
• If possible, observe
from burner(s).
• Weak battery.
• All sparks present but
• Electrodes are wet.
• Has moisture
• Electrodes cracked or
• Inspect electrodes for
broken "sparks at
crack".
Prevention/Solution
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "—" connectors
orientation.
are oriented correctly, with "+" end down and "—" end
up.)
• Replace battery with new AAA-size alkaline battery.
used previously?
• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making sure
threads are properly
threads are aligned and engaged fully.
engaged. Button
should travel up and
down without binding.
• Replace spark module assembly.
generated with new
battery and good wire
connections, module
is faulty.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module
connections on and
and electrodes.
tight?
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module
connections on and
and electrodes.
tight?
• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s), wire
grill in dark location.
insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.
Operate ignition
system and look for
arcing between
output wires and grill
frame.
• Replace battery with a new AAA-size alkaline battery.
weak or at slow rate.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
accumulated on
electrode and/or in
burner ports.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
cracks.
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