TM9Y - Flashing Code 8

York Gas Furnace: TM9T/TM9Y

Re: No Heat - Flashing Code 8

Code 8 = Flame was established but later lost - 5 times.

► This is a Soft-Lockout which will automatically reset after 1 hour.

CHECKOUT:

1. Check Ignition Sequence

• If the furnace is running, turn the thermostat off and allow the furnace to cool and the blower to stop operating.
• Initiate a call for heat from the thermostat and monitor the ignition sequence.
  • 1. The inducer motor should start with no difficulty.
  • 2. The pressure switch should close within a couple seconds of the inducer starting.
  • 3. The glow plug should energize within 30 seconds of the pressure switch closing.
  • 4. The gas valve should open within 20 seconds of the glow plug energizing.

2. Check Ignition

• Visually inspect the burners during ignition.
  • The burners should light smoothly with little or no delay from the glow plug to the flame sensor.
  • Make sure the flame sensor comes in good contact with the flame.
    • Burners Ignite Properly → Step 4.  Check Flame Sensor
    • Any Delay or Burners Not Igniting = Clogged Burners, Low Gas Pressure or Bad Gas Valve → Step 3.  Check Gas Pressure / Valve

3. Check Gas Pressure / Valve

• Inlet Gas Pressure
• Check the inlet gas pressure with the furnace off.
• Minimum Pressure = 5" w.c. for Nat. gas, and 11" w.c. for propane.
  • Low Pressure = Bad Meter or Regulator
• Monitor the inlet gas pressure as the furnace attempts to ignite.
  • Pressure Drops Below Minimum = Bad Meter/Regulator or Restricted Gas Line
• Manifold Gas Pressure
• The TM9Y uses a 2-stage gas valve. Make sure set the gas pressure at "High Fire".
• Check the manifold pressure when the furnace attempts to ignite.
  • Normal Pressure = 3 - 3.5" w.c. for Nat. Gas, 9 - 11" w.c. for LP
    • No Gas Pressure = Bad Gas Valve
    • Low Gas Pressure ⇒ Increase Manifold Gas Pressure
    • Normal Gas Pressure + No or Delayed Ignition = Clogged Burners
• Continue to monitor the manifold pressure throughout the burning process.
  • Fluctuating manifold pressure may indicate Water in the Gas Line

4. Check Flame Sensor

• DC Voltage Method
  • Set the multi-meter to 20 VDC.
  • Find the two, round test ports of the right-side of the furnace control board marked, "FLAME CURRENT".
  • Check for DC volts across the two test ports when the furnace fires.
    • 1 DC Volt = 1 uA
• Direct Micro Amp Reading
  • 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.
    • Normal Reading = 3.7 uA
    • Low Flame Signal Warning = 1.5 MicroAmp
    • Lockout Point = 0.1 MicroAmp
      • Low Reading = Dirty Flame Sensor ⇒ Clean Flame Sensor & Re-check
    • CAUTION! Move meter leads back to "COM" and "V" before proceeding!

5. Monitor Burners

• Allow the burners to operate.
• If possible, monitor the burners throughout the heating sequence with the burner door in-place.
• Watch for any fluttering of the burners.
  • Normal Burning with Door Off + Fluttering with Door On = Recycling Exhaust or Combustion Air Problem