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Customer Questions and Answers for Spark Module by Ge

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By: Ge
Part Number: OEM20941161
Manufacturer Part Number: WB13X32509

The Spark Module is an OEM part for GE cooktops. Located within the cooktop's control unit, this module is responsible for generating electric sparks to ignite the burners. Consisting of electronic components and wiring, the spark module works with other systems to reliably and safely light the gas or electric burners.  

Symptoms of a bad spark module include:

  • Burners not lighting or lighting intermittently  
  • Repeated flashing of the burner indicator lights  
  • Clicking or buzzing sounds coming from the control unit

Causes of a failed spark module can be exposure to moisture, dust or debris accumulating inside the control unit over time as well as mechanical or electrical degradation of the ignition components.

This genuine OEM GE replacement part is also compatible with some Kenmore cooktop models that use GE's control systems.

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For Ge Spark Module (Part Number: OEM20941161)

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Hello Danny. If the switches are new, and the wiring is good, you will need to order and replace the spark module WB13X32509 on the unit.

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Dana, The most common reason for the unit to continue to click with the spark module and switch harness being replaced would be that there is a short to ground that is causing the issue.

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Kim, With this issue you will want to check the continuity of the switches just to make sure that they do not have continuity in the off position. If they do then the switches are bad. If they do not then the spark module would be the issue.

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Hello Mike, Disconnect the power to the cooktop in the junction box and turn the breaker back on. If it still trips, the problem is in the wiring/junction box and not in the unit. If it doesn't trip, use your ohm meter at the power cord and see if there is continuity from the center terminal to either side. Using ground as a reference, you can disconnect everything inside the unit one thing at a time, (reconnecting the tings that don't show a short as you go, until you find the component at fault. The issue can be any component inside the unit or the wiring inside the unit. The meter will tell on the problem.

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Dave for Model Number JGP963SEJ1SS

My problem with the cooktop is that the front two have been intermittent but most often to not light. The three back gas burners ignite and light instantly. I have replaced the spark igniters, burner wire harness and burner wires. Still the problem persists. I am wondering if it could be the Spark Module. Note that when I use a screwdriver to check if there is current to the igniters for the faulty burners I do get a spark. It seems like the spark is not strong enough to connect with the metal on top of the burner. Any suggestions?

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Dave, With having replaced the igniters, burner wire and harness, then the issue would be in the spark module having a weak spark for the 2 front burners.

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Hello Harold. SPARK MODULE ACCESS Access to the spark module varies depending upon the model number of the product. Please check the name and number plate to identify the model number prior to any disassembly. • Make sure that power is disconnected before servicing. • Remove all control knobs. • Remove all burner caps. For all cooktops with glass maintop: • Remove the screws securing the burner bases. Use a number 15 torx bit for this removal. • Lift the burner bases up from the glass maintop and remove the spark ignition wire from each burner electrode. • Lift the cooktop from the burner box SPARK MODULE ACCESS (cont.) For cooktops with 15,000 BTU right front burner: • Remove right rear, left front and left rear burner bases by lifting from maintop. • Pull burner electrode up from maintop and remove spark ignition wire. • Remove three screws (from each burner) that hold the maintop to the burner spider. A number 15 torx bit is required. • Remove burner head from right front burner by pulling straight up from burner base. (Note: this is a snug fit, so pull straight up). • Remove two screws that secure the burner base to the burner inlet. • Remove the burner base from the maintop. The maintop may now be removed, exposing the spark module. For cooktops with 12,000 or 9,500 BTU right front burner: • Remove the burner bases by lifting from maintop. • Pull burner electrode up from maintop and remove spark ignition wire. • Remove three screws (from each burner) that hold the maintop to the burner spider. A number 15 torx bit is required. • Remove the maintop, exposing the spark module.

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Hello Larry. If this is with all 5 knobs, you need to check the gas pressure coming to the unit.

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AG, All the igniters should spark, whenever any switch is turned to the "lite" position " IGNITION SYSTEM: The Ignition System consists of 4 spark switches (1 on each valve), 4 spark electrodes (1 on each burner) and a spark module. The burner control knob must be turned to the LITE position to light the burner and out of the LITE position to stop the sparking after the burner has ignited. All 4 electrodes will spark when any burner control knob is in the LITE position." You'll need to check and make sure the power cord is plugged into a polarized, grounded, 120 VAC outlet. Then, check and make sure the igniter wires, between the spark module and the burner ingniters are not damaged or shorted, and the insulation is not cracked or chafed.

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