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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem
Possible Cause
• Battery not installed
SECTION I
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
• Dead battery.
control knob turned
to HI: no noise can
be heard from spark
• Button assembly not
module.
• Faulty spark module.
SECTION II
•
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned
to HI; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
• Output lead
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or
• Electrical arc
not at full strength
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrode(s) cracked
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Check Item
• Check battery orientation.
properly.
• Has battery been used
• Check to insure threads are
installed properly.
• If no sparks are generated
Output lead
• Are output connections
connections not
connected.
• Are output connections on
connections not
connected.
• If possible, observe grill in
between output wires
and grill frame.
• All sparks present but
• Has moisture accumulated
or broken; sparks
appear where
• Inspect electrodes for
cracked.
previously?
properly engaged. Button
should travel up and down
without binding.
with new battery and good
wire connections, module is
faulty.
on and tight?
and tight?
dark location. Operate
ignition system and look for
arcing between output
wires and grill frame.
weak or at slow rate.
on electrode and/or in
burner ports?
cracks.
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.
