PB040001 065650-000 Range Oven Igniter - For Viking Range Oven Gas Stove - 2 Pack

PB040001 / 065650-000 Gas Range Oven Igniter

Key Features

• High-Temperature Glow Bar: Engineered with a premium flat-bar silicon carbide element that rapidly reaches the extreme temperatures (over 1800°F) required to safely and instantly ignite oven burner gas.
• Precise Amperage Draw: Factory-calibrated to pull the exact 3.2 to 3.6 amps needed to trigger the oven's bi-metal safety valve. This fail-safe ensures the valve only opens when the igniter is hot enough, preventing dangerous gas pooling.
• Universal Splicing Hardware: Includes high-heat porcelain/ceramic wire nuts designed to withstand the extreme internal temperatures of the oven cavity, allowing for safe, permanent, and heat-resistant wire splicing.
• OEM-Grade Durability: Built with a reinforced ceramic insulator and a sturdy metal mounting bracket to match original factory performance, longevity, and vibration resistance.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• PB040001
• AP5315579
• 792263
• SGR4001
• PB04001
• AR04001
• 65650000
• AP7180264
• GR40001
• EAP3424649

Compatibility & Fitment

This 2-pack of flat-style igniters is primarily designed as a direct replacement for high-end professional ranges. Key compatible brands include:

• Viking: Fits most Viking gas ranges and ovens utilizing a standard glow-bar ignition system.
• Universal Application: Also compatible with other premium commercial-style residential ranges that require a standard flat-bar igniter with a 3.2-3.6 Amp rating (wire splicing required).

When to Replace

• Glowing, But No Flame: The most common failure symptom. The igniter glows red or orange, but the gas never ignites. This means the element has aged and is too weak to draw the required 3.2 amps to signal the gas safety valve to open.
• Extremely Slow Preheat: If your oven takes significantly longer than usual to reach the target temperature, the igniters are likely fading and struggling to cycle the gas valve open efficiently during the heating process.
• Oven Completely Cold: You set the oven to bake or broil, but there is no heat, and looking inside reveals no visible glow from the bottom or top of the cavity.
• Preventative Pairing: If one igniter fails in a dual-igniter oven, the surviving unit is usually close to the end of its lifespan. Replacing them as a pair prevents the second one from failing shortly after your repair.

Installation Tips

• Safety First: CRITICAL: Completely disconnect the range from its electrical power source and shut off the main gas supply line behind the stove before beginning any disassembly.
• Extremely Fragile Element: PRO TIP: Do not touch the gray silicon carbide element inside the metal cage with your bare hands. The oils from your skin can cause premature failure, and the material itself is as brittle as glass. Handle the igniter strictly by the white ceramic base or metal bracket.
• Mandatory Ceramic Nuts: If you need to splice the wires, you must use the included ceramic/porcelain wire nuts. Standard plastic electrical wire nuts will quickly melt in the high ambient heat of the oven cavity and cause a short circuit.
• Match the Wiring: These igniters operate on alternating current (AC) and are not polarized. It does not matter which of the two igniter wires connects to which wire coming from the oven harness, so long as the connection is secure.