Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition)
SECTION I
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned to
; no noise can be
heard from spark
module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned to
; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
at full strength
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Possible Cause
• Check battery orientation.
• Battery not installed
properly.
• Has battery been used
• Dead battery.
• Check to insure threads are
• Button assembly not
installed properly.
• Faulty spark module.
• If no sparks are generated
• Output lead connections
• Are output connections
not connected.
• Output lead connections
• Are output connections on
not connected.
• Electrical arc between
• If possible, observe grill in
output wires and grill
frame.
• Weak battery.
• All sparks present but weak
• Electrodes are wet.
• Has moisture accumulated
• Electrodes cracked or
• Inspect electrodes for cracks.
Broken; "sparks at crack"
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.
or at slow rate.
on electrode and/or in burner
ports?
Preventio
• 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 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 AAA-size alkaline
battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.