Gas range clicking but not lighting?
A wet or misaligned burner cap prevents the gas from igniting despite continuous sparking, while the module keeps firing.
Likely causes · most likely first-
Range Surface Burner Cap Set
Easy DIY Part: $15–$40 -
Igniter Electrode
Easy DIY Part: $15–$40A fouled or cracked electrode arcs repeatedly but cannot produce a strong enough spark to ignite the gas mixture at the burner head.
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Igniter Electrode (B)
Easy DIY Part: $15–$40A fouled or cracked electrode on the second burner arcs repeatedly but cannot produce a strong enough spark to ignite the gas mixture.
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Igniter Electrode (C)
Easy DIY Part: $15–$40A fouled or cracked electrode on the third burner arcs repeatedly but cannot produce a strong enough spark to ignite the gas mixture.
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Range Spark Module
Moderate DIY Part: $30–$70A faulty spark module that does not detect a successful ignition event continues firing all electrodes simultaneously in a continuous clicking loop.
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Range Surface Burner Igniter
Moderate DIY Part: $20–$50A defective surface burner igniter switch sticks in the closed position, causing the spark module to continuously fire even after releasing the knob.
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