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PCG4 Flashing Code 6

Article ID: 729
Last updated: 4 Dec, 2023

York Package Unit: PCG4

Re: Flashing Code 6

If, after the induced draft blower is energized, the pressure switch does not close, the control will keep the blower on and wait for the switch to close. The diagnostic code for this problem is 3 short flashes followed by a pause.

Multiple Code 3's will cause a Code 6 Lockout.


Qty Possible Causes:
Bad Pressure Switch
3 Factory Restrictor Plate Issue
1 Bad Inducer Motor
1 Bad Inducer Motor Capacitor
Item Stuck in Pressure Port
Item Stuck in Inducer Motor
Bad Ignition Control


CHECKOUT:

1. Check Control Board

  • Start the furnace with a call for heat.
    • The inducer motor should start within 15 seconds.

2. Check Inducer Motor

  • Start the furnace with a call for heat.
  • Observe and listen to the inducer motor operation.
    • Inducer Runs Normally + Code 3 → Step 3.  Check Pressure Switch
    • Inducer Motor Hums but Doesn't Start ⇒ Test for a Bad Inducer Motor Capacitor
      • Capacitor OK + Motor Hums but Doesn't Start ⇒ Check for Item in Inducer (Remove the inducer assembly & check)
        • Inducer Fan Clear + Capacitor OK + Motor Hums but Doesn't Start = Bad Inducer Motor

3. Check Pressure Switch

  • Remove the pressure hose from the inducer.
    • Look in the pressure port to make sure there is no Item Stuck in Pressure Port
  • Use a pressure gauge to check the pressure at the inducer.
  • Compare actual pressure to pressure rating on the switch.

4. Check Factory Restrictor Plate

  • Use a pressure gauge to check the pressure at the inducer.
  • Remove one wire from the roll-out switch (this will cause the inducer motor to run continuous for testing purposes).
  • Adjust the angle of the factory restrictor plate (mounted in the outlet of the inducer) to achieve between .4" and .8" w.c. 
  • Reconnect the roll-out switch wire.
  • Reconnect the pressure switch tubing.
  • Check heat operation.
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