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Broil King Crown 400 igniter

Crown 400 collector-box spark ignition. Match electrode lead length to the Crown schematic; Baron 10342-class is not automatic.

moderate PT1H Crown 400 Updated 2026-09-04

Igniter electrode gap at a burner port Ceramic insulator, metal tip aimed at a burner port. Spark gap about the thickness of a nickel. SIDE VIEW · ELECTRODE GAP burner tube ports ceramic lead tip spark gap ≈ nickel ~1.8–2.1 mm to a port Tip aims at a port, not the tube wall. Cracked ceramic = replace.
Fig. — Electrode: ceramic, tip, burner port, ~nickel gap.
Two AA cells in the side-table battery well Underside of the left side table. Two AA batteries, polarity stamped in the well. UNDERSIDE · LEFT SIDE TABLE side table (from below) BATTERY WELL AA − + + AA − Two AA cells. Polarity is stamped in the plastic. Reverse = no click. Corroded springs: dry brush, not oil. Then new alkalines.
Fig. — Battery well under the side table. Two AAs. Match stamped polarity.

Crown 400 ignition is typically a battery collector with ceramics at the dual tubes. Confirm the Crown exploded view before reusing a Baron electrode SKU.

Related: Crown tubes, Baron igniter.

Procedure

  1. Confirm Crown 400.
  2. Tick test.
  3. Isolate dead ceramic vs dead box.
  4. Gas path check if needed.
  5. Replace electrode. Correct gap.
  6. Test lid open.
  7. Search-only.
  8. Finder if the plate is unreadable.

FAQ

Same as Baron 490?

Maybe similar — order to Crown 400 documentation.

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