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heyobie
Explorer
Oct 10, 2017

Need direction on water heater that does not always light

I have a 88 Travel master (bought out later by Coachman) I have an Atwood 6 gallon propane water heater. The problem is that it has trouble lighting. Once it lights , all is good. But more times ...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 10, 2017
Pull high tension wire that goes to spark electrode off of transformer spade.
Check for corrosion....on spade and connector'
Clean both up.....tighten connector and push back on transformer spade

Check that spark assembly mounting screw has clean/tight connection...provides ground source

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