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    Posted: 26 Aug 2018 at 2:43am
Hi. It sounds like I am having the same problem you had several years ago. Were you able to solve the problem and if so, how ? Thanks Macdad
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No clicking = igniter.  Could be the module.
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I checked that igniter and flame sensor connections were both firmly seated in the plastic Hea Tec module.  Verified continuity of both of these wires to the burner assembly as well as the ground back to the main connector bus feeding the module.  Wondering if issue is in the Hea Tec module or the gas valve assembly and if there is a known way of diagnosing which piece of the puzzle might be the issue?
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Xeno, with no lighting sequence it could be several things, but the first thing is to check the connection to the igniter.
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We had this exact problem after about 2 years with very little propane use. Turned out to the some debris in the flame area that took complete dissasembly to really locate (I tried but couldn't get a few bolts to break free).  Also they said the stack was already full of rust and junk and it was replaced. Only 2 years old.  Need to keep an eye on it every season I guess.
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I disassembled the fridge's burner assembly while checking flame and igniter continuity.  It was clear of debris, but I took opportunity to clean the burner with canned air.  I have to admit I didn't blow out the stack. 

I always keep main propane tank connecter nipple either connected or taped to prevent mud-dauber issues, and as there is plenty of propane flow to supply the stove, I believe it to be clear.

The thing that is so perplexing to me is that the fridge doesn't even go through the ignition sequence (several series of audible clicks from the igniter as it had done in the past) and then not light and indicate alarm...it simply does nothing discernible for several minutes then indicates alarm.

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Even a very small amount of rust/dust buildup in the burner can significantly affect the fridge's ability to cool.

If you have any concerns about working around propane, or if you're not 100% confident about the procedure, don't do it yourself; just go to a dealer.

After turning off the propane at the tank, unscrew the wind guard and the burner assembly and blow out everything with compressed air (or a can of air used for cleaning computer components).  Also, make sure to thoroughly blow out the stack (spiders can set up nests in there and block the flue).  Take the time to do a thorough job, and then reassemble and test.
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Have you checked for spider web/mud dobber nests etc?
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Thanks!
Yes, have purged lines by running stove repeatedly to no avail.
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Have you tried purging the air in the gas lines by turning on the stove burners for a few minutes first?
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