Changing the Ignition Battery on my BBQ

Posted by Ellie on 5th May 2022

Most of the Weber gas grills use a battery powered ignitor and if you are unable to light your grill and it does not make a clicking noise when you press the ignitor button, the first thing to check is your battery. Depending on which model grill you own, the location of the battery and the type used may vary.

For Genesis II, Genesis II LX, Spirit and Spirit II models with front mounted control knobs, an AA battery is required, and it will be located on the left or right frame of the grill in the igniter module.

In addition, the side burner on the Genesis II LX models also uses a AA battery which can be found underneath the side burner at the back.

Genesis models with front mounted control knobs require a AA battery and this can be found behind the ignitor button. Simply pull the ignition button and the battery will be exposed.

Genesis models (2007 to 2010) and Spirit models (2009 to 2012) with control knobs to the side require a AAA battery which can be found underneath the ignitor button, which is to the right-hand side control panel/side table.

Q 120,220,320,1200,2200 and 3200 models require a AAA battery which can be found behind the ignitor button.

Performer Platinum and Deluxe models use a AAA battery, and it can be found behind the ignitor button which is under the control panel cover on the control panel.