A Dacor gas burner that clicks but will not light usually has a wet or misaligned burner cap, a clogged ignition port, or a failing spark module. Dry and reseat the cap and clear the port first; if it persists, the spark module or the igniter switch is the likely fault.
Dacor sealed burners light by spark, and the burner cap must sit flat and centered with a clear ignition port. After a spill or cleaning, the cap is often wet or seated slightly off, which is the most common reason a Dacor burner clicks without lighting. Drying it thoroughly and reseating it resolves most cases without any parts.
If the cap is clean and seated and the burner still will not light, the spark module or the igniter switch behind the knob may be failing. A weak module produces a faint spark that cannot ignite the gas; a failing switch can cause continuous clicking even after other burners light. Both are defined, well-supported repairs on a Dacor range.
The illuminated-knob Dacor ranges add a wrinkle: the switch assembly behind the panel can develop faults that affect ignition. If one burner will not light while others do, the problem is local to that burner. If all clicks continuously, the module or a switch is the more likely cause, and it should be tested before the burner is relied on again.
Quick Reference
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Clicks, no flame | Wet or off-seat cap | Dry, clean, reseat |
| Faint spark | Weak spark module | Replace the module |
| Constant clicking | Failing igniter switch | Replace the switch |
| One burner only | Local cap or electrode | Service that burner |
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