GE cooktop no spark - spark module or something else?

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Hi,I have a GE gas cooktop model number JGP636WEV7WW that has not beensparking for quite a while.  Everything is dry and nothing has boiledover on a long time. the spark module and the model number for the Kool Lite Harper Wymanthing is an exact match.I can hear it doing the 'tick-tick-tick' thing when the knob is in thecorrect position.  I've removed the wires to all the burners and I canget a short 1/8" arc between one of the wires and the metal of thecooktop.It sure seems to me that it's the spark module, but before ordering a$54.70 part, I figured I'd see if anybody else had any other ideas.How long is the arc on a good one?Thanks!

Joseph Meehan · Accepted Answer

It would seem that if you are heating the click click that the spark module is functioning. It is the spark that makes the noise. Maybe I am wrong. Have you looked at the point the spark should be made and see if there is a spark?

autonut843 · Answer

Before I opened things up I could hear the spark but it was not visibleon any of the  spark gaps at any of the burners (5).  After I took thecover off, all the wires were just in free air, not able to arc toanything and you could still hear the click click.  I then took thewire ends and brought them close to the metal frame and some did notseem to draw an arc and some seemed to draw a very small arc.  Before Iput the stovetop back together I just removed the last two wires so Icould keep the module with me.  Perhaps I'll experiment with it and seehow it does with new wires  on my benchtop.

Big Al · Answer

I have a Maytag and it was clicking but not lighting all the burners. Twowould light, two would not. Replaced the spark module and they all work now.The new module cost $28.00 or so.Al

GE cooktop no spark - spark module or something else?

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