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Your problem is most likey a bad ground for the ignitor. Clean corrosion from the area the ignitor clips onto and be sure the clips are free of corrosion as well. If the ignitor is grounded at the front panel, make sure the panel to body connections are clear of corrosion as well. If the unit is old and corrosion is everywhere with a new orifice, you can run a ground wire from the new orifice to the ignitor ground at the front panel.
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Expert:	Stephen Cutler
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Answered:	11/11/2008

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