Control upgrade on older Texas model

[Scottlynn1]

I have a Texas model grill, approx 9-10 years old. I will start it on smoke and it will appear to run correctly and go out 10 minutes later and no heat. I have to restart it. My question is can I replace the controller and auger with the new wifire system? I don't really want to buy a new one. I like this one.

 

[smauser]

Are you sure your fire box and igniter are good? My fire used to go out and I found my firebox was full of decay with corrosion and scaling after only one season. Replacing these items with a heavy gauge stainless steel firebox and new igniter did the trick.

 

[Slimpicker]

My question is can I replace the controller and auger with the new wifire system?

Traeger does not sell it's WiFire controller as a part. You would need to call them and see what controller you might be able to get... but Smauser has a good point and you should check everything in that area before thinking a controller will solve this....

My firebox was only 1 year old and had serious flakes of rust coming off it, needed cleaning bad IMO.... yours is probably really clogged and rusted if you have never checked or replaced it.

 

[Timmy]

I have a Texas model grill, approx 9-10 years old. I will start it on smoke and it will appear to run correctly and go out 10 minutes later and no heat. I have to restart it. My question is can I replace the controller and auger with the new wifire system? I don't really want to buy a new one. I like this one.

Do as above, if still an issue. It could be the rtd, and it is cheap to replace.