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I have a toyostove laser 73 that does not fire. I have checked the fuel flow which is good but I need to know if my igniter is bad. I checked the continuity between the 2 wires coming off of the igniter and there was none. Also I checked the voltage at the point where the igniter plugs into the circuit board and have 120v. Does this mean the igniter is bad?
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Check for flame / ignition... if no flame, check igniter: after unit is turned on, the igniter should get hot - CAREFULLY feel the area where igniter is mounted to burner. If it's not hot, your igniter is bad, needs replacement.
If you have ignition, the flame rod (sensor) may be defective or need cleaning.
ee 2 is the code for no ignition. This can be caused by a dirty fuel filter or dirty fuel strainer. The flame rod may need to be cleaned. The igniter may be burned out. Could also be a circuit board problem. If the fuel pump makes a loud ticking or thumping noise then it is a fuel flow problem and I would check the filter and strainer first. When checking the flame rod be sure to unplug the heater first.
Sounds like your igniter may have burned out. You can test the igniter with an ohmmeter. You can also check for voltage on the circuit board where the igniter connects. Don't try to start it again until you check the igniter because unburnt kerosene will just keep building up in the burner. Let me know if you need more help.
EE 2 has several possible causes.
1. Fuel problem
2. Dirty flame rod
3. Bad igniter
4. Circuit board
If the fuel pump makes a loud ticking or thumping sound, you have a fuel problem. The pump makes this sound because no fuel is getting to it. This can be cause by a dirty filter at your tank, a dirty fuel strainer in the fuel sump, you are out of fuel, or have an air bubble in the fuel line.
If the flame rod is dirty, the heater will light then go out after about a minute.
If the igniter is bad the igniter will not light at all. You can test the igniter with an ohmmeter. The resistance reading should be around 17.2 ohms. I usually just use a clamp on ammeter and see if the igniter is drawing any amps when it is starting. If it is, it is good.
You can check for voltage where the igniter connects to the circuit board. It should be 120vac. If not your circuit board could be bad.
Let me know if you need a better explanation of anything. Hope this helps.
Because you have the EE2 error I would say there is nothing wrong with the circ fan. Your are either having a problem with fuel flow or the igniter. Feel around the two red wires when you try to start the heater. If they get hot you have a fuel problem. If you also hear a thumbing noise you have a fuel problem.
EE 2 usually has to do with the fuel. Does the heater make a loud ticking or thumping sound? That's the sound the fuel pump makes when its not getting any fuel. Check your filter, check the strainer in the fuel sump. Depending on how cold it is any water in the fuel line could be frozen blocking the fuel flow. You might also check the flame rod for soot. It can be cleaned with some steel wool.([email protected])
The EE-8 indication means there is insufficient air flow to the combustion pot to atomize and ignite the fuel. Check your air switch for a closed condition when the blower is operating.
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