Char-Broil 463411512 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition, Section

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

Electronic Ignition Button

and “–” end down.)

is pressed; no noise can

• Dead battery.

• Has battery been used

• Replace battery with new alkaline battery.

be heard from spark

module.

previously?

• Button assembly not

• Check to insure threads are

• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making

installed properly.

properly engaged. Button

sure threads are aligned and engaged fully.

should travel up and down

without binding.

• 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.

Electronic Ignition Button

connected.

is pressed; 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 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

cracks.

crack”.