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The pilot lights but it seems the gas shuts down almost immediately yet the pilot is still lit. It is not getting hot because of this. Appreciate any help you can offer.

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Did you check the coils for the gas valve with a meter for ohms resistance?

Posted on Aug 10, 2007

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