When a Sunray gas stove won't light, start with the burner cap, which is the most common and simplest cause. Turn the gas stove off and let the stovetop cool, then confirm the burner cap is seated correctly on the burner base. A misaligned cap can prevent the spark from reaching the gas and may cause an uneven flame. If the cap is positioned correctly, a weak or intermittent spark may point to a defective spark module. Check the spark electrode and spark wire before replacing the module. Next, verify the range is receiving incoming power by testing the electrical outlet and checking the circuit breaker or fuse. If other burners spark normally, the affected burner's spark ignition switch may be defective. Some Sunray models require replacing the spark ignition switch and harness together. A worn or faulty spark electrode can also make the gas stove click without lighting. These checks can help diagnose a gas burner that won't light, a gas stove not lighting, or a gas stove clicking but not lighting. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your Sunray gas stove.
01 - Burner cap not on correctly
If the burner cap is misaligned on the burner base the igniter may not spark properly, and the burner flame will be uneven. Confirm the appliance is turned off and the stovetop is cool to the touch, then readjust the burner cap, if necessary, so it is seated properly on the burner base.
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02 - Sunray Range/Stove/Oven Spark Module
The spark modules provides power to each surface burner spark electrode. If the burner is produces a weak spark, or if the burner sparks intermittently, the spark module might be defective. Before replacing the spark module, first check the spark electrode and the spark wire. If the spark electrode and spark wire are not at fault, the spark module is likely defective. If the spark module is defective, replace it.
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The electrical outlet may not be getting power. To determine if the outlet is getting power, try plugging something else into the outlet. If the outlet is not getting power, check the home circuit breakers or fuses.
When the burner is turned on, the spark ignition switch sends voltage to the spark module to produce a spark. If the spark ignition switch is defective, it won't send voltage to the spark module, and the burner won't be able to produce a spark. If your range's burner isn't sparking, check to see if the other burners are sparking properly. If the other burners are sparking properly, the spark ignition switch is likely defective.
05 - Sunray Range/Stove/Oven Spark Ignition Switch and Harness
When the burner is turned on, the spark ignition switch sends voltage to the spark module to produce a spark. If the spark ignition switch is defective, it won't send voltage to the spark module, and the burner won't be able to produce a spark. If your range's burner isn't sparking, check to see if the other burners are sparking properly. If the other burners are sparking properly, the spark ignition switch is likely defective. If the spark ignition switch is not sold separately, you will have to purchase the switch and harness assembly.
The spark electrode sends a spark to ignite the gas in the burner assembly. If the spark electrode is defective or worn out, it might not produce a spark, or the spark might be too weak to ignite the gas. As a result, the spark electrode will make a clicking sound when the burner is turned on, but the burner won't light. If the spark electrode is defective, replace it.