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Burner 1 fails to ignite

Burner 1 fails to ignite within 5 seconds — Ignition failure

Weber · Spirit Grills

What does Burner 1 fails to ignite mean?

If the primary burner does not light within five seconds of attempting ignition, there may be an issue with gas flow or the electronic ignition system.

Common Causes

  • Insufficient gas flow to the burner
  • Ignition system malfunction
  • Excess gas flow control activated (if not reset properly)

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Stop attempting ignition immediately.

  2. 2

    Turn the burner control knob for burner 1 to the OFF (O) position.

  3. 3

    Wait five minutes to allow any accumulated gas to clear.

  4. 4

    Attempt to light the grill again following the proper ignition instructions.

  5. 5

    If unsuccessful, try lighting the burner with a match as per manual instructions.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Weber Spirit Grills
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