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Customer Questions and Answers for Cooktop Spark Module by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18037659
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8286828

Fixes igniters that won't stop sparking or burners that won't re-light when flame goes out. Controls ignition system for reliable burner lighting.

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For Whirlpool Cooktop Spark Module (Part Number: OEM18037659)

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Court, based on the information provided, it does sound like the spark module WP8286828 has failed. It would be recommended that the wires are checked for any bare or loose spots, and if there are none, the module would be the most likely issue.

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Bruce for Model Number KFGS366VSS02

I woke up one morning to find the ignitors, all 5, firing on their own. Disconnected the 5 knob switch harness and they kept firing. Any combination of hooked up ignitor leads would fire those ignitors connected. Disconnecting all 5 revealed a faint clicking sound coming apparently from the HiV end of the ignitor control module (a blue box). I opened it and there is no sign of arcing on the LoV end (the HiV end is encased in epoxy). I assume that has failed?? I ordered one yesterday.

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Tim, First check the burner cap, base and burner area, they have to be clean and corrosion free. Make sure, once the burner flame has ignited and stabilized, make sure the burner flame is in contact or within 1/32 in. of the igniter cap. If all's OK, replace the spark module. This is a "re ignition" module, and has to be wired properly or it will continue to have ignition issues,

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John,

You will want to check the continuity of the burner switches when they are in the off position. If any one of them have continuity then the part is bad and would need to be replaced.

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Yonel, Since this is an intermittent problem, check and make sure you have a polarized, grounded 120 VAC outlet that the power cord is plugged into. It's most likely an issue with the spark module, like you guessed, but, it could also be a faulty igniter switch on the burner gas valve. Good Luck

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Hello Ali. Check and make sure all the burners are clean and dry and there is a good clean surface for the igniter to ground when lit. If so, you will need to replace the spark module WP8286828 in the unit.

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Daryl, Not really, You can check for 120 VAC into the module. Then check for 120 VAC from each individual burner switch. But you cannot check for the 2000 to 2500 VDC out to the igniters. Thanks and Good Luck

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