HOW TO FIX GAS GRILL IGNITER THAT WON’T LIGHT OR IGNITE - Easy Install Repair BBQ Grill Ignitor Box
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2020
- I show you How To Fix Your Gas Grill Igniter That Won’t Light or Ignite and How To Repair or Replace your BBQ Grill Ignitor Box that’s broken and not working in this quick tutorial. It’s frustrating when you want to grill, but your barbecue grill doesn’t light or stay lit because you need to replace the spark button.
You may currently be using a stick lighter or matches to light your grill. There’s a simple and inexpensive fix such as replacing a battery or replacing the ignitor module.
If you are asking yourself: Why is my gas grill not lighting up? Or if you are having outdoor barbecue grill problems you’ll want to watch this video.
I walk you through troubleshooting step by step in replacing the battery in your BBQ ignitor, checking for residue on burners and the spark ignition system module that may need to be cleaned, replacing the grill igniter box and ignition system, replacing the bbq propane crossover channels and giving extra tips along the way to help you get back to grilling quicker. If the grill button clicker doesn’t work this may be for a few different reasons I discuss in this video. It’s an easy fix to install and replace a broken grill lighter ignition button, battery or ignitor module.
These tips work for all different types of grills including: weber, char-broil, brinkmann, kenmore, master cook, profire, broil king, coleman, kitchenaid, napoleon, nexgrill, member’s mark, broilmaster
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Saved my life! Too hot to cook inside and I can't buy a new grill now. I'm not a great tool person but your video explained each step so well! I tried the battery change and the q-tip clean, it still didn't work. So I took the box out and checked the connections, wiggled them, pushed them in, put box back in place, tried igniter again and it worked! LOL! Thank you soooo much!
The pulse igniter cannot be dislodged. There is a metal plate behind it that makes impossible for it to be pushed out, unplugged and replaced.
Thanks very much, my lighter did not work until you said the gas has to be on,
Wow. Thank you a million times over. 1 minute and 35 seconds into your video solved a problem we’ve been researching and stessing over for days now. You just saved us a bunch of money and agitation. Who knew a quick change of a little battery would do the trick. Call me ignorant for overlooking this in the manual but I also didn’t find one other video that suggested this fix prior to yours. Hallelujah and Amen!
I never even knew this things had batteries. What a simple fix! Thanks!!!
Thanks for your Video. I knew about the battery and had replaced it to no avail. There was corrosion on it so I had already tried your Q-Tip suggestion at 2:30 unsuccessfully. However had not considered your sand paper idea. I used a bamboo skewer for sturdiness with sandpaper taped on and it work like a charm, like brand new. Saved me lots of disassembly time and effort to get and replace the igniter.
I had no idea that it’s so easy to fix your grill and you don’t need to replace the whole grill! My Char-Broil needed the AAA battery replaced and it fired right up! Thanks
Great, thanks! I replaced all 4 burners with a kit. I'll try cleaning the ignitor before replacing it.
Very helpful! Just replaced my battery in the grill- it works again!!! Thanks a lot!
Great to hear!
Got a free secondhand BBQ - Was just missing the battery for the igniter! Awesome.
Thanks for the tip. Replaced the electronic lighter box , it works a treat now
I bought a new gas grill yesterday, brought it home and the ignition wouldn't work. I was SO disappointed and annoyed. (We don't have a truck so taking this one back and bringing home new one was going to be a major hassle). I watched the first two minutes of your video, unscrewed the battery, put a new one in, and the ignition works!!! Either the battery was shot, or they had installed it upside down. THank you for the help! You saved me hours of hassle (and will let us grill Father's Day dinner at home!).
I love the sound effects! Great video! Glad you aren't blowing yourself up anymore. 😉
Thanks Honey!
Amazingly simple and WHO KNEW THERE WAS A BATTERY?!!!! I am delighted.
I sprayed electronic contact cleaner down the battery hole. I also sprayed some in the cap and clicked it back and forth 10 times. That worked for me. Started right up. Thank you for your video it was very informative and well done.
Thanks for reminder that there's a battery in there. I changed the battery, but no joy. Pulled the ignitor unit which has 4 wires. One of them seemed semi-detached so I pushed them all in and that did the trick. Old battery was reading 1.5v so maybe it wasn't dead yet and it was only due to bad wire connection, but now I don't have to worry about it for a few more years.
Dude, you saved me so much time and effort. Got to the bottom of the cause in minutes. Had to replace the module itself and couldn't figure out how to get the box off. Pumped to find it was a $10 fix-thanks for the knowledge.
I'm glad the video was helpful! Simple fix and great its always great when it's something that's only $10! Enjoy grilling!
Thanks! In my case learning I could just replace the battery fixed my problem. But now that I"m here I"m going to give the grill a long-overdue cleaning.
battery replacement worked for me. no clue my igniter even had a battery. thank you for making this video.
Very helpful video, thanks for sharing. Hopefully my BBQ fire starter problem is fixed by a battery replacement. Otherwise, I may just settle for long neck lighter hack instead of replacing the starter box. If I do replace the starter box, I'll take it out come winter time and reinstall for BBQ season. Cheers!
Thanks for watching! Sometimes it's a battery replacement and sometimes it takes more. Best of luck!
Awesome! Great advice. I just changed the battery for the gas igniter and worked like a charm!
Excellent explanation and video! No robot.
You're awesome! I didn't know there was a battery in there. Thanks!!!!
Thank you so much. The first one, what some reason at the person that put the thing together did not invite the plastic, we bought it in store prebuild
Very helpful information to solve an annoying problem.
One of the best videos I've ever seen. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for making it so easy!
Thank you! Seem it was the battery all along!! Now we will have a great 4th of July weekend!! 👍 great video!
Great to hear you're able to fix it! Have a great 4th of July weekend!
Unbelievable......I just fixed my 15 year old Kenmore bar b que ignitor with a 1 dollar alkaline battery replacement. Should be against the law not to put a disclaimer on the front panel that says...replace battery by twisting off if ignitor does not work. Thanks for the info....saved me from buying a new grill. Glad I can keep my old one since it has served me many years without any prior problems. Best Kenmore product I ever bought.
I'm glad to hear you were able to fix it! It would be super easy for them to put a little note under the push button, but they unfortunately don't do that. I'm glad the video was helpful!
Great video! I changed the battery and still not working, so I am changing out the ignitor now. Fingers crossed!! By watching your video I just picked up a new skill...for free! Thank you! Tinker popped up at 11:06
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Hello
Did it work?
Helpful information. Thank you.
Thanks. quick fix. Your video confirmed what i was thinking.
Great video and extremely helpful. Thank you.
I changed the battery and it worked. This video saved me a lot of time
Awesomeness! Glad I could help!
Wow that was so easy to follow. Thank a bunch!
You're so welcome!
thanks man,,, mine quit working a few months ago, quick change of the battery and up and working again
Step number 1 worked like a charm...thank you
Glad to hear it! You are very welcome!
Very helpful video. Battery replacement and cleaning didn't work. So switch probably neds replacement. Grill Master grill is old and easy to manually light, so I'm not replacing. Thanks for sharing.
I have a uniflane 300 and something dollar grill that I bought back in 2009 and have not used it for over 4 years because it was covered and stored away and then I started using a charcoal grill well I miss the convenience of a gas grill. Long story short, I finally brought my gas grill out of retirement and inspected it to find out exactly what I may or may not need. All the parts that I needed or should I say and wanted to replace I had either just started to replace before it retired or I knew that I needed new stuff but didn't want to worry with it. I know it's only a 300 and something dollar grill but I was looking at some grills compared to the one that I actually have and they're $500 plus for something comparable. I then proceeded to go online using Amazon to find replacement parts. I had found everything I needed on Amazon This includes, new gas burners new gas ceramic igniters new gas flare shields in stainless steel new stainless steel grates heavy duty and when I ordered all of that stuff I installed it and no spark so I figured let's check the battery since how it's been in there so long. The battery had leaked so I figured the actual spark control unit sort of speak was bad. I ordered another one and installed it and voila I have spark now. I even ordered a new cover and used barbecue high temp paint too restore the look of my grill and it looks phenomenal. Well last night I was thinking about cooking on my barbecue grill but I did not think about testing out the flames first which leads me to my point. I found out the regulator was bad so I went to Lowe's and bought a Char-Broil regulator it was $24.99 plus tax and came home, installed it and she is alive again beautiful blue flames and it just brought back memories. When people watch this video he gives helpful tips on how to change out your hose and regulator which my regulator was bad and it was very easy to figure out because it has a pinhole on the side of the regulator that regulates the pressure and if the pressure is messed up in some way because of maybe the diaphragm inside the regulator which in my case was bad it was pouring propane out of that little bleed valve and I can smell it so strong and I could feel the air coming out. Just a little tip to also help know if your regulator is bad for anybody who is reading this very long comment. My total for everything in replacement was around $100 which was only a fraction of what a new one would cost compared to my old grill. Thank you for taking the time to Read this. God bless you all and happy grilling.❤
Thanks for all the info and tips and for watching! Great to hear you could replace everything yourself! Your advice will also help others!
Thanks buddy that’s sorted it, it was the battery!!!
You're welcome! Glad I could be of help!
Fantastic information. !!
Thanks! Thanks for watching!
this was very helpful thankyou so much.
Thanks. Great teacher!
This video saved my butt. Thought I had killed the BBQ doing a deep clean. Turns out fourteen years is a bit long for a battery.
Thanks for watching! Good to hear it was just the battery
Thank you. I appreciate your advice.
Thanks. All I had to do was to insert a new battery and my grill works again! Wonderful 👍
Excellent!
Thanks for the tip, I tried battery and nothing I'll continue with the box, for now I'll use a lighter and turn on the old fashion way lol
your tip worked. I even got the polarity right on the first try. 50-50 right?
The battery did the trick. Thank you 😊
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful!
Do you also have video of replacing corroded burners? I noticed yours flare a bit. Mine do too. Does this mean they’re rusted out?
1:55 seconds into your video...... dude your a genius.
Thanks! I hope this video was helpful!
Before replacing the igniter in a Nexgrill, check if the push button on the igniter on the control panel is worn and preventing the new battery from making proper contact. Easy to check and $5 to replace yourself. I did and saved disassembling the side panels and face plate to replace the entire igniter.
Thanks for the great tip George!
Very humourous but with serious message-excellent. From Sherwood forest Nottingham England
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and glad the video was entertaining and helpful!
Robin Hood is just throwing another deer on the barbie!
Thank you! I think for me the ignightor flow.
You made my day
New battery. Works good as new. Thanx
Glad I made your day! Thanks for watching!
I have owned 4 grills to date and NONE were ever fixed with a new battery. ALWAYS had to buy a new ignitor box and removing that box was always a PITA ...
Not sure how all you people get such easy fixes all the time 🤷🏽♂️
Great instructional. I used it to fix my barbecue problem. We saw the little bot @ 11.06 :0)
OMG, I would never have thought there was a battery accessible from the front. I tried to look behind it but it's not very accessible and I was muttering about a bad design. And I'm a retired EE as well. Sheesh..... Now I can put the matches away :)
Thank you very much. I'm going to add this to my dwindling list of accomplishments, with attribution to you of course!!!
I'm glad the video was helpful for you. Thanks so much for watching! Keep tinkering away at that list of accomplishments, That's what keeps me going each day.
Thank you! Your video helped.
I'm glad the video was helpful!
My grill has 4 ignitor boxes and I need to replace 2 of them. I was hoping your video would show how to replace them Thanks
Never pull on the wires people. Pull from the plastic terminal insulaters. The terminals on the switch are tiny. Youll play hell finding terminal connectors that small if you screw one upfrom tughing on the wires.
Have you ever experienced after replacing the bbq electrodes, where all of them sparks but can’t seem to ignite to fire it up? It lights up ok if I manually used with a lighter
Glad I found your video. I almost order a new starter, but 1st I followed your advice and cleaned out the battery compartment and the electrical contacts. Fixed it. Thank you.
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LOL. Did not know would be as simple as replacing a battery!!
Yes, it can be that easy! Thanks for watching!
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Great video - easy to follow with safety info as well...
Thank you ! Need to check out all this to discover why/what isn't working and soon order parts (nice listings below are appreciated 👍) so can use again - ASAP !
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Thanks for that valuable info!
I also like how big your yard is!
What town do you live in?
I'm looking for a house with a big yard!
I have a 3 burner Ducane Meridian with rotisserie, does the ignitor box need to be grounded to the grill body?
Thank you for the video, it helped
Glad to hear it!
Wow, Thanks. You saved me a trip to the lumber yard and $30.
Glad I could help
Wow. Checked the battery. Grill fixed!
Awesome! I'm glad that worked! Thanks so much for watching!
Great video. Very helpful.
from Andy in South Australia. 01/23/2024
I have a new Char-broil, only a 2 weeks old and the igniter stopped working. When I went to unplug the two wires, one became stuck and the connector broke off. Is it possible to replace the wires as well?
Do you know anything about Brinkmann models that do not have an ignitor button? The model here has only two knobs, one of which is an ignitor knob… It is pressed in and turned slowly to the high setting(instructions to light). There is no clicking sound.
Hi man, just replaced new spark igniters on my bbq(needle type) and even though it sparks it can’t start a flame but when i manually light with a lighter,, will light up with no issues. It’s wuite confusing why it won’t when it’s sparking haha
thank you
Could you show us how to replace a Burner valve (where the knob turns)?
Video help me on how to fix it going to store tomorrow!
Dude thank you so much man
No problem!
Can I put a cross over Chanel on my 2 burner char broil?
Just buy/get a piece of S/S channel off cut from your local metal supply shop. Cut it to length. Remove all the old channel and rusty parts and the fat-soak tray. From the bottom , drill two securing holes into the new metal and pop-rivet the new parts onto the holding rail.
However, at this point I would go further, while you're in there, and in the mood, remove the entire burner and flame covers and renew those. Either have them made in 304 S/S or buy the parts. Those tin covers are good for nothing. I would also wire brush the entire gas channel and remove any fat and/or rust from the gas outlets.
I replaced ALL my tin parts with S/S and have a full S/S BBQ now. and it's always in the weather, for over 10years!
I had a burner that was getting spark, but hardly ever ignited. Bending the ignitor tip so that it was a bit closer to the burner and slightly above the gas outlet holes fixed the problem. Now it ignites on the first click about 90% of the time.
Thanks for the great advice and tips!
Thank you. Never new about the battery Works now.
You are welcome! Glad I could help!
Exccccellent video! Prefect detail and coverage! Thank you! Now I feel confident to DiY my grill! Subscribed!!!!
Fwi that button/cap is 8.00 on amazon. See the tear in the rubber on his? Its torn. Ill bet you his is full of water.the water seeps into the battery area and gets into the circuitboard that is encapsulated in the bottom of the igniter. Once it gets in there its not coming out without cutting it open. If you find yourself needing a button/cap lemme know you can buy the extra one i have cheaper than amazon.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
I don’t know about igniters, but when lighting manually, invest in long matches, like eight inch. Second, don’t lean over.
Did all of these things with my igniter. Didn't work so I just slammed on the button with my fist a couple times and it finally started working o_o
That's awesome! I suppose that's another solution.
Thanks
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
WOW.... thanks... 👍👍👍👏👏👏
You're welcome!
When I cleaned my barbecue grill after bringing it back from retirement I used grease lightning full strength in a spray bottle and let it sit for about 15 minutes then wiped it out and sprayed it one more time and wiped it out then I just used soap and water to clean any residue and man let me tell you This barbecue grill was dirtier than I thought from all the years of use and the stuff just melted right off the grease I mean.😮
Good to know! I will have to use some of that stuff to clean my grill up!
The robot showed up at 11:06 into the video. Mark Pelkey :)
So practically, your advice is replace the battery and if this doesn't work, change the unit?
Yes, but you also want to make sure all connections are good, not corroded.
Having trouble getting the old igniter out of my 5 burner Brinkmann grill.
1/4 stick of C4
Yes I know this didn't help, but a pair of pliers and wiggle on it a little. But please don't use wd-40!
I need to know about side burner& wires are loose..how to fix that
Thanks. It's not the battery, so on to the next steps.
Good luck! Be sure to check your starter box, wire connections and all contact points when you test things.
Thank you so much! You saved me from throwing away a wonderful Weber Genesis I have had for over 10 years during the military and lots of money!
Woohoo? I'm glad I was able to help you!
Sometimes battery terminal needs to get cleaned out also!
Or you may have gotten water or moisture in your igniter box.
You do know the igniter will work without the gas turned on right?
But what about installing the wire that connects to the grill?
it was the battery. Thank you
You're welcome!
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I changed the battery, it clicked but still didn’t go on. Now ordering pizza 😢
Sorry to hear that, even though it clicked, the problem may still be with the starter box and it may need to be replaced.
What if I hear the igniter doing a squealing type of noise but there is no spark