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Thanks Bearcarver. They didn't even offer me a discount on a new one. TallBM They sent me two brand new element kits which had new connecting wires which I installed. Could you walk me through the controller solid state? Where to get one and how to replace it. Thanks

Well I received the new element and it still does the same thing.  Everything turns on and lights up except for the element. So I called Masterbuilt and the only thing they would do is send me a new box but it would cost me $200.  

Ok thanks Bear.  I called them after I had initially replaced the connectors and the element and they would only send me another element.  They sent it for free so I guess I'll try that even though I'm almost positive that that's not the problem.  After that I'll try and sweet talk them for a...

It's the Generation 1 then.  The model # is 20070910.

It looks identical to the MES 30 generation 1.  I didn't see pictures for the 30 for generation 2 and 2.5 or are the changes the same as the 40?

It's the MES 30.  It's the newer version that they got smarter and put the connectors to the element in a small compartment in the back so you don't have to take the whole back off to get to them.  

No newer as in it has the compartment in the back for the connectors. It's a 2013 model.

Ok I swapped out the element and put the new connectors on.  Still doing the same thing.   So I called Masterbuilt and all they will do for me is send another element kit even after I told them they just sent me a brand new one.  Anybody know the replacement part number for the controller...

Mine was a gift so didn't have a choice. Being a rookie I will ashamedly admit that I left it uncovered in the rain so I'm guessing that is what fried everything. I'll swap out the connectors next. Can someone please post the part numbers for a new temp. Control? I guess that'll be my next swap...

I was having the same problems.  I ordered the new element kit because mine was pretty far gone.  Installed it and still nothing.  I didn't switch out the connectors because they didn't seem to be bad.  I guess I'll try that before I call again but any guesses what it could be if that's not it...

I have a Masterbuilt 30.  Having a similar problem where it was tripping the GFCI outlet and then all of a sudden the element stopped getting hot.  I have the newer version with the wiring external so I checked all of that and it seems intact and clean.  I'm assuming it's the element but I...