Traeger Auger Not Turning: Jammed Pellets, Motor, and Shear Pin Fix

Traeger auger not feeding pellets: the auger is a metal screw that pushes pellets from the hopper to the firepot. When it stops: #1 pellets expanded from moisture have jammed the auger in the tube. Remove pellets from hopper, use a drill with a long bit to clear the jam, or disassemble the auger tube. #2 the auger motor has failed ($30-50). Test by disconnecting from the controller and applying 12V directly. #3 the shear pin on the auger shaft has broken (designed to break to protect the motor from jam damage). Traeger uses a soft metal shear pin as a mechanical fuse. Replace the pin ($2-5) and clear the jam that caused it to break. Prevention: store pellets in sealed containers, never leave pellets in the hopper between cooks if you won't use the grill for weeks.