no spark when trying to start the caravan fridge on gas

g'day, remove access panel and have a look around the main burner on the bottom rear of the fridge,you have to remove a small metal cover.the burner is about the same diameter of your finger.check your'e getting a spark arcing onto or around the burner,if not the ignition lead is earthing elsewhere or you have a faulty ignitor,also checkburner is not blocked with dust and isolator valve is in on position.Is your hotplate working?.

have a look here

http://www.aroundoz.com/a_clinic_archive/refrigeration/electrolux_fridges_avan.htm

Google it Amazing what u ill find
Cheers

hi, yes the van was level and the stove is working, there is gas there as we can light the fridge with a lighter from the back it just seems to be a problem with the igniter not working right. Chris

The Piezo type igniters, (those push button or twist things that create the spark), have been known to sh*t themselves on occasions.
They should be available as a replacement part from any good caravan parts place (Camec or similar).
Failing that, Google is your friend, search for electrolux and go from there.

Disco.

got the same problem in my that i'm restoring . fridge worked fine on 240 volt .but not on 12 volt or gas ----checked out google with --search -electrolux lpg refrigeration ----- found the problem solver page --- mine is no power at starter-----had further look as penny dropped ----my lights aren't working in van iether---examination ---someone cut the bloody wires underneath van body ----at least the fridge lit with a match

Hi,if the igniter does not sound as before then it is probably faulty.
have you checked to make SUREl there is no soot flakes shorting the spark gap,even a whisker can short the spark