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YCC - Heating - Code 2 - Won't Ignite

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Last updated: 15 Oct, 2018

Trane Package Unit: YCC

Re: Heating - Code 2 - Won't Ignite

The Trane YCC package unit uses an Ignition Control Board (IGN) with an on-board spark generator for all heating functions.

Code 2 = Ignition Failure (3 Attempts)

The control can be reset by:

  • Cycling power to the unit.
  • Cycling the call for "W"
  • Automatic reset after 2 hours

Qty Possible Causes (From Most to Least Likely):
Dirty flame sensor
No Gas
2 Clogged Burners/Orifice
Bad Gas Valve
Bad Ignition Control


CHECKOUT:

1. Check Ignition

  • Visually inspect the burners during ignition.
    • Burners should light with little or no delay from the sparker to the flame sensor.
    • Make sure the flame sensor comes in good contact with the flame.
    • The glow plug should de-energize once flame is established.
      • Glow plug does not de-energize = Bad Control Board

2. Check Gas Valve

  • Check Inlet Pressure
  • Turn off power to the furnace and close the gas safety shut-off valve.
  • Hook-up a gas pressure gauge to the inlet test port of the gas valve.
  • Open the gas safety shut-off and check gas pressure.
    • Should be minimum of 5" w.c. for Nat. gas and 11" w.c. for propane.
      • No pressure = Gas Shut-Off --> Check the Meter
      • Low Pressure = Bad Meter or Regulator
  • Re-apply power to the furnace and activate a call for heat.
  • Check for 24VAC between the two gas valve feed wires at the time of ignition.
    • No power = Bad Ignition Control or Bad Wires
  • Make sure the inlet gas pressure stays above minimum when the gas valve energizes.
    • Pressure drops below minimum = Bad Meter or Regulator
  • Check Manifold Pressure
  • Turn off power to the furnace and close the gas safety shut-off.
  • Move the gas pressure gauge to the manifold (leaving) test port on the gas valve.
    • Be sure to put the plug back in the inlet test port before proceeding!
  • Open the gas safety shut-off valve and re-apply furnace power.
  • Activate a call for heat and monitor the manifold gas pressure during an ignition attempt. (3-3.5" w.c. for Nat. Gas, 9-11" w.c. for LP)
    • No Pressure = Bad Gas Valve
    • Good Pressure + No Ignition = Clogged Burners/Orfice Remove burners and clean spreaders. Also make sure that the burner orifices are not clogged.

3. Check Flame Sensor

  • On the multi-meter:
    • Switch the test leads to "COM" and "mA".
    • Set the meter on DC 200ù.
    • Disconnect the wire from the flame sensor.
    • Place one meter lead on the flame sensor terminal and the other on the flame sensor wire.
    • Check the reading when the burners ignite.
      • Minimum acceptable reading = 1 MicroAmp
        • Low Reading = Dirty Flame SensorClean Flame Sensor & Re-check
        • Normal Reading (2 to 6 mA) + Still Shuts-Off = Bad Ignition Control
    • MOVE SENSOR LEADS BACK TO "COM" and "V" BEFORE PROCEEDING!
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