Phil February 07, 2013 for Model Number ge profile cooktop 30 inch with down draft After a year of matches and reading the questions about constant sparking, allow me add this to the list of questions before replacing numerous parts that are not bad. I too lean towards the spark module, This is why... All four burners constantly spark. I have had to unplug the unit to make it stop. I removed both burner units completely off the cooktop and when I plug it in all I hear is a constant clicking in the area of the spark module. your thoughts please. thanks
1 Answer Hello Phil, What you would need to do is to check the ignition switches to make sure that they are good. To check them turn off gas to unit and access the switches. With the switches in the off position check each one for continuity. If there is continuity then you would need to replace the switch. If no continuity through any of the switches then you will want to check wiring for damage that would complete circuit. If this checks ok then replace spark module. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Steve December 13, 2012 for Model Number GE PGS908 on the 2 stove top burners, 2 diagonal burners do not spark or light up. I purchased 2 ceramic ignitors (WBK13K29914) and replaced them and it still does not spark or light up. It it the spark modulator?
1 Answer Steve, You're going in the right direction, when you turn on any valve all the igniters should spark. You'll need to check the wires to the two igniters that don't spark, make sure they're not broken or shorted to the chassis and replace the spark module WB13X46909 if alls OK. Read More...
Bill December 01, 2012 I have a GE profile cooktop (about 9 years old). one burner will not spark. I have replaced the ignitor, the switch assembly and the spark module (in that order). I inspected the wire going to the burner in question and it looks good, no evidence of burn, the insulation on the wire appears intact and is not hard or brittle. So far I think I just bought a lot of unneeded parts. Any ideas would be appreciated. Bill
1 Answer Hello Bill, When only one surface burner isn't working, it is normally because of a dropped ground. The ignitor has to have a good ground to spark to, as you know the circuit has to be complete back to ground. The cook top is made up of multiple steel parts, all screwed together. The way I usually restore normal operation is to remove all of the parts that are screwed together and use a piece of 120 grit sand paper to "clean" the surfaces that contact to complete the ground up to the ignitor area. This will solve the issue 99% of the time. The other 1% is a bad ignitor, start switch, or spark module. Since you have replaced them already, the ground will be the issue. Read More...
Richard M October 17, 2012 for Model Number JGP940 BEK2BB Constant sparking at all burners. Tried to "heat" the switches with a hair dryer, no luck, still sparks. Also tried to segregate each burner by disconnecting each , one by one, burner at the module. The sparks jumped across the module and couldn't determine which or if it is a switch on the harness of the spark ignition switches. Please advise the proper item(s) needed to repair Thanks, R McEvoy
1 Answer Richard, Disconnecting the electrode wires, is not going to pin point the problem. You need to test for 120 VAC on the end of the red wire at the spark module to chassis ground, with all the switches in the off position. If you have voltage on the wire, you have a bad switch and need the WB18T10452 switch abd harness assembly. If you have no voltage on the wire, then you need the spark module WB13X46909 Read More...
Sherie September 24, 2012 for Model Number j2s968soH2ss While the left front burner is on the igniter continues to spark. Guessing it is the spark module. Can you advise? GE Profile J2S968SOH2SS.
1 Answer Hi. If one of the control valve spark switch is shorted then it will create non-stop ignition. It is part # WB18T10343. All 4- switches are daisy chained together to replace them all at once. Use a volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1 to assist you in your diagnostics. Disconnect the power and ohm out the switches one at a time by removing the wires and testing on the ohm R x 1 Scale for a open switch (Infinity- too great of a measurement to read) Physically in the off position. If it reads 0-ohms (0.1 /0.2 ohms) then it means the switch is shorted (already closed to allow the voltage to pass). In the off position the switch will read open(Infinity). In the on position it will read o-ohms or as close to it can as mentioned before. These are the normal parameters. Anything else means that the switch is shorted in the off position. If the units electrical plug was turned upside down, then the reverse polarity will create the same symptoms. Thank You. Read More...
Kjp2u June 27, 2012 for Model Number JGP328BEC2BB This cooktop has no spark at all. I have replaced all of the igniters (electrodes), the spark module and the igniter switch & harness assembly. The power at the wall is fine. Still...no spark or click at all from any of the burners. The burners have to be lit with a match. What else could be causing this problem?
1 Answer Hello KJP2U. If all of that is new, then either the power cord WB08T10015 or the outlet is bad and there is no power coming to the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Kjp2u June 22, 2012 for Model Number JGP328BEC2BB The manufacturer replacement spark module no longer has a connection for the ground wire as the original did. How do I connect the ground from the cooktop to the spark module? Also, where do I get the actual wires that connect an igniter to the spark module. One of them got melded into an igniter and the wire broke. They side that inserts into the igniter is a unique connection and I'm unable to find that connection or wire anywhere! Those particular wires don't show on the diagrams. Help! Thanks!
1 Answer KJPU2, You will not make a connection to ground. The grounding to the spark module will be completed by a circuit to the neutral leg of the power supply, in the new module circuitry. Thanks Read More...
Dan June 20, 2012 for Model Number GE JGP932KED2CC The igniter for the front right burner will not spark when the front right control valve is turned on. It will spark when the other control valves are turned on. I replaced the spark module (p/n WB13T10046) but I still have the same problem. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Hello Dan. If the igniter is good, it sounds like the spark switches WB18T10339 are bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Tom April 16, 2012 for Model Number JEP940SEK2SS The circuit that the ignitor is connected had a short in it and the spark ignitor is no longer working. I am guessing I need a new ignitor module. Mfg. # is WB13T10046 - your number is AP3778816. Is there any trouble shooting I can do to determine if the ignitor module is shorterd out or anthing I can check that also may need to be replaced as a result of the circuit shortage. The unit is less than a year old.
1 Answer Hi Tom. I would use a volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1 to assist. you in your diagnosis. You can only see if the burner switch when on sends full voltage (120 vac) to the positive and neutral of the ignitor module. The output is unmeasurable at 10,000 -to - 14,000 vac to each spark ignitor part # WB13T10073. If the wires are not pinched and the circuit damage is corrected and a tight connection. The spark module internal coils will also back up and short out . Part # WB13X46909. Thank You. Read More...
Kevin January 16, 2012 for Model Number jgp933bec2bb I have a GE Profile cooktop. The RF burner igniter does not work. If I ignite any of the other burners, and turn the gas on for the RF, it will ignite. Bad igniter?
1 Answer Hello Kevin. Check and see if the igniter is cracked or broken. Also, make sure it is clean and dry. If so, and it reads closed for continuity, you will need to replace the spark module WB13X46909. Hope this helps. Read More...