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GE Cooktop (ZGU385NSMSS) center knob glows red an burners keep clicking even when turned off. What would cause this?

Replaced spark module. Didn't help. Though I read something about a bad switch could cause it. Is that what I should replace next?

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gerbee gomez

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SOURCE: kitchen gas 4 burner cooktop

i think all igniter switch are grounded,i request to call expert technician to repair it, or uf u want u open the cooktop to see the igniter swicth at konb control area,clean one by one using thinner,remember switc off the plug first.

Posted on Aug 10, 2008

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PK in Dallas

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SOURCE: 03 VW Jetta TDI

I realize it's a little late in this game but I had a similar problem with my 2003 TDI. Sometimes it just wouldn't start, Dealer came and picked it up once to replace the battery under warranty and did all sorts of diagnostics to no avail. My brother suggested the ignition switch, so I watched it for several weeks and sure enough, new switch under warranty, problem gone for 4 years now.

Posted on Oct 21, 2008

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Lee Hodgson

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SOURCE: constant ignition clicking on Dacor cooktop

try cutting the power to the stove for half an hour, see if that resets it


regards

Posted on Nov 26, 2008

gerbee gomez

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SOURCE: Ticking sound of gas igniter continues after off.

try to clean the place wen u remove the control knob,by using a vacium.

Posted on Dec 02, 2008

Anonymous

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SOURCE: 1997 nissan altima has no spark at the plugs.

get those sensors connected to the output of the module tested cause its ruining the module

Posted on May 10, 2009

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If by saying "stays lit" ya mean that the flame goes off when turning off the knob yet it continues to spark all the time ?? if yes that's whats happening the flame goes off but it keeps sparking whats wrong it that the switch that turns on the spark when the knob is turned is bad and that is what needs to be replaced. GE only makes that switch available in a complete assembly with all 5 switches and the wiring for it. It's not to bad to replace that actually,what ya would need to do to replace that switch harness asm. ya need to take off the main top which can be done by removing the burner grates and caps from the burners,then is the outer center of each burner will be 2 screws remove those screws from all burners then the all 5 knobs and the top will lift off,that switch harness has keyed plugs and will only fit in one way so its not to bad to replace it. The part number for that switch/wire harness asm. is WB18T10381 it could be purchased at your local appliance parts store or online at; searspartsdirect.com apdepot.com partselect.com apwagner.com repairclinic.com
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