BBQ won't ignite?

Question

I have a CharBroil bbq gas grill. There is propane in the tank, but it is no longer igniting. I was able to manually light it, but obviously I would like it to automatically ignite (I have a fear of setting myself on fire, don't you?). Does the grill have a pilot light like an indoor gas cooktop? If so, where is it and how do I safely re-light it? Or is something broken, ie: a regulator valve?

Answer 1

There is no pilot light.

There is a sparker that is located near the burner holes. The holes could be blocked by debris and not allowing gas near the sparker or it could be just the wire has come off the connection.

If you lit it by hand the regulator is fine.

Answer 2

its a switch that little red button that push to ignite it  and you can buy a new one at walmart

Answer 3

I worked on BBQs a lot and the ignitors are a pain to adjust and get them to work well. And you have to keep them clean.

And some have electric ignitors that take a battery.

Answer 4

you can get a new ignightor for a couple of bucks, but in my experience they are worthless and go out all the time. i would manually light my grill