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JayDee


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Just checked the gas top coils and discoveredthat thew ignitor was not working. 

How do I check and or replace ignitor.

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Could there may be some gunk/ didt andgrease causing the malfunction.

Checked Utube but not much info there.

If I can not get a quick fix, then I will call  in a gas fitter.

But!!!! any  help would be appreciated.



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Does the "Piezo" click and is there a spark at the porcelain surrounded pin at ignition point?
If answer is yes then maybe you have gunk build up preventing the current to jump gap and spark, if this is the case carefully clean area between the sparking gap.

If no visible spark you will need to replace.
Is it only one burner that doesn't ignite?

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Hi Jay and Dee,

I don't have a problem with mine but don't use the igniter anyway. I have always just used a gas lighter for stove, grill and oven. Even my Weber I use a gas lighter. Just say'n as an option for you.



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Do you have any gas at the gas coil.

If you haven't there is a safety valve behind the stove which a small arm on the back of the lid opens when you lift the lid. This could be the problem and it can be easily fixed.



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Also could be a broken wire - had that trouble on our Eagle twice.

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JayDee


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I have gas to the all the coils and I lite same using one of those Reject shop gas starters.

Got down on the floor and checked the back of the stove. Can not feel the lid or safety valve.
There is a safety valve switch on the gas line below the stove, and it is functioning as I have gas to the coils.
Not a broken line asI has gas to the coils.
BUT!!! Good news is .....We can still use the stove via the gas lighter.

Looks like as job for the Gas Fitter.

Thanksfor your input.
Cheers
Jay&Dee


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I have that problem at times - end up using a match - then the thing comes right again. Weird. I figure as long as the gas is coming through I can light it either way. Did get the switch cleaned - is activated when you raise the lid and gas wont come through if that sticks.

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Olive Oil


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Our Piezo ignition didn't click, it was a blown fuse.

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Olive Oil wrote:

Our Piezo ignition didn't click, it was a blown fuse.

 Hi Olive,

How do I find the fuse you speak about.??

It maybe the solution to the problem.

Thanks

Jay&Dee

 



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If you have a fuse then unlikely to be Piezo - Piezo ignition is a method of producing a spark by striking a crystal - no power or fuses needed. If you have a fuse then you have a powered spark igniter. Piezo is reliable but can wear out/fail but I prefer it to powered igniters as they are more complex.


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MikeL wrote:

If you have a fuse then unlikely to be Piezo - Piezo ignition is a method of producing a spark by striking a crystal - no power or fuses needed. If you have a fuse then you have a powered spark igniter. Piezo is reliable but can wear out/fail but I prefer it to powered igniters as they are more complex.

We have eight different blade fuses under our double bed adjacent to the 110ahr battery. Each one has a different rating & colour.

Our peizo ignition was not clicking/sparking & the down lights of our range hood above the stove weren't working also.

We had a look at the fuse box & one of them was blown.

We replaced it with a new fuse & the peizo ignition & down lights were working again.

 



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Olive Oil wrote:
MikeL wrote:

If you have a fuse then unlikely to be Piezo - Piezo ignition is a method of producing a spark by striking a crystal - no power or fuses needed. If you have a fuse then you have a powered spark igniter. Piezo is reliable but can wear out/fail but I prefer it to powered igniters as they are more complex.

We have eight different blade fuses under our double bed adjacent to the 110ahr battery. Each one has a different rating & colour.

Our peizo ignition was not clicking/sparking & the down lights of our range hood above the stove weren't working also.

We had a look at the fuse box & one of them was blown.

We replaced it with a new fuse & the peizo ignition & down lights were working again.

 

 Olive

I would think you must have a battery powered ignitor, as the power source is from the battery hence the fuse.

The Piezo  type are Push Button and the spark is produced "manually",   it will not be connected to a battery therefore no Fuse. 

I think  Piezo is Greek for Squeeze ?????

Just looked it up.

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Ancient Greek  (piéz, to squeeze or press).



-- Edited by elliemike on Saturday 1st of June 2019 10:43:18 AM

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The ignitor on my Dometic gas stove is 12V electric. I only found out recently where it got it's power from as I was doing some work on the fridge control circuit and found an extra wire heading off in the direction of the kitchen! Makes sense I guess as the fridge control circuit is always live so it can work on gas without the main battery switch being on, and so is the gas cooker ignition.

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Just followed up rethe fuse idea, and yes our van has a gas ignitor fuse, but!!!! the fuse is 100% ok. Damn I was hoping that it was the fuse.

Jay&Dee



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Piezo ignition is manual and makes a loud click each time you press it.
The 12v ones are quiet. Just the noise of the spark.
Could it be battery operated like thr baby q?
Is it all of the rings or just one not working?

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Hi OLd bloke,

Hep we have gas everywhere it is need in the van, but the ignitor is not working.

Jay&Dee



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