Range Igniter Failing Intermittently
A gas range's igniter would click for several seconds before lighting, sometimes not at all.
Appliance
Gas Range
Symptom
Igniter clicks repeatedly before catching, occasionally fails to light the burner at all
Fix Time
Same-visit
Diagnostic Roadmap
Gas Supply Pressure
Checked, no issueWithin spec at the regulator
Igniter Module Voltage
Found itInconsistent voltage draw under load, module weakening
Wiring Harness
Found itMinor corrosion at one connector, adding resistance
Resolution
Replaced the igniter module and cleaned the corroded harness contacts. Verified consistent first-click ignition across 10 test cycles on every burner.
Intermittent igniter trouble is usually electrical, not gas supply. A voltage test under load catches it faster than swapping parts one at a time.
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