Little buddy probs

My little buddy ignites the pilot but after holding down for awhile wont ignite ..

suggestions

Sounds like the thermocoupler try cleaning off the coupler that the pilot heats up

That and clean the orifice...I gave up on mine it's like brand new, has not been reliable at all.

It's the single one lbs tank top? If using a 5-20 lbs I know you have to open really slow or won't work, took me awhile to figure that one out!

IDK what the part is called but when you light the pilot and its lights but then goes out when you release (after holding it down for 30 seconds) it it’s because of a fault. I have this happen constantly and found a fix. At the bottom of the buddy heater inside there is a small part with two wires connected to it. Pull one lead off and put it back on.
Works every time for some reason.
I contacted Mr. Buddy about the issue when my unit was brand new and they never answered after repeated attempts. Their customer service sucks.
The part leads to the thermo coupler if that helps.

That's why I don't mind paying extra for products with better support.

The most frustrating thing is to get stuck with a company that does not stand behind its product.

I don't know if the little buddy is the same as the regular or big buddy, but I take a q-tip with rubbing alcohol and swab out the pilot light hole. It has helped me with mine in the past.
Good luck.

Try this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQGBbR846-s

or this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te6mxxDLREM