Display or app shows “Ignition Error” or “Igniter Error”; grill fails to light and times out.

Safety first: Unplug the grill and ensure the firepot is cool before working on the igniter.

• 1. Confirm pellets and fan:
  • Verify pellets are feeding into the firepot and the fan is running during startup.
  • If pellets and airflow are present but no ignition, suspect the hot rod.
• 2. Test hot rod:
  • Access the hot rod connector under the hopper or barrel.
  • Disconnect and measure resistance across the hot rod leads (expect ~40–60 ohms).
  • Open circuit indicates a failed igniter.
• 3. Replace hot rod:
  • Remove grates, drip tray, and heat baffle.
  • Remove firepot screws and lift the firepot to expose the hot rod.
  • Slide out the old hot rod and install a new Traeger hot rod igniter.
  • Route wires away from the firepot and secure with high-temp ties if needed.
• 4. Test ignition:
  • Reassemble the interior components.
  • Start the grill and verify that pellets ignite within 4–7 minutes.