Char-Broil 463250108 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition, Section

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem (Ignition)		Possible Cause	Check Procedure	Prevention/Solution
SECTION I		• Battery not installed	• Check battery orientation.	• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–”
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when		properly.		connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up
control knob turned				and “–” end down.)
to	; no noise can
be heard from spark
module.		• Dead battery.	• Has battery been used	• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
			previously?

		• Faulty spark module.	• If no sparks are generated	• Replace spark module assembly.
			with new battery and good
			wire connections, module is
			faulty.
SECTION II		• Output lead	• Are output connections on	• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when		connections not	and tight?	module and electrodes.
control knob turned		connected.
to	; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
SECTION III		• Output lead	• Are output connections on	• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
Sparks are present		connections not	and tight?	module and electrodes.
but not at all		connected.
electrodes and/or not		• Arcing to grill away	• If possible, observe grill in	• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s),
at full strength
		from burner(s).	dark location. Operate	wire insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.
			ignition system and look for
			arcing between output wires
			and grill frame.
		• Weak battery.	• All sparks present but weak	• Replace battery with a new AA-size alkaline battery.
			or at slow rate.
		• Electrodes are wet.	• Has moisture accumulated	• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
			on electrode and/or in burner
			ports?
		• Electrodes cracked or	• Inspect electrodes for	• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
		broken “sparks at crack”.	cracks.
		• Faulty knob ignition	• If all of the other trouble	• Replace ignition switch/valve assembly.
		switches.	shooting procedures listed
			above did not solve the
			problem, it is likely that the
			knob ignition switch is faulty.

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