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Contactor Won't Energize

Article ID: 89
Last updated: 28 Dec, 2016

Make:  Trane

Model or Series:  4TWR

Type:  Heat Pump

Problem Description:  Contactor won't energize

Observed Symptoms:  24Volts on "Y" but never starts contactor


Solution:  Found bad high pressure switch


Additional Information:  

  • Checked for and had 24V at Yellow wire on defrost board plug
  • On the defrost board plug jumped Yellow wire to Yellow/Black & still no contactor
  • Unplugged defrost board plug & checked continuity from Yellow/Black to contactor - found open circuit.
  • Checked continuity of low pressure & high pressure switches
  • Found open high pressure switch
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Article ID: 89
Last updated: 28 Dec, 2016
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