Gas Furnace: TUX/TDX 2-Stage
Re: Flashing Code 3 / Inducer Fan Not Running
Code 3 = Pressure switch fault
There are two pressure switches on this furnace, one for low speed fan and one for high speed.
A Code 3 will result from either of the following conditions:
- Pressure switch contacts "closed" when they should be open.
- Pressure switch contacts "open" when they should be closed.
► If either pressure switch is in the "closed" position when a call for heat is initiated, the control board will flash a Code 3 and NOT power the inducer motor.
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Possible Causes (From Most to Least Likely): |
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Bad Pressure Switch |
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Bad Inducer Motor / Capacitor |
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ADPS Switch Set Too Low |
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Bad Control Board |
CHECKOUT:
1. Check Controller
- Activate a call for heat from the thermostat (confirm 24VAC between "W" and "C")
2. Check Inducer Motor
- With "W' energized, check for 120V power at the inducer motor wiring plug:
- Between "White" and "Red" (Low Speed Fan)
- Between "White" and "Black" (High Speed Fan)
3. Check Pressure Switch Contacts
- With "W" energized:
- Check for 24VAC from both sides of each pressure switch to "C".
- Power on both sides = Switch Closed --> Remove one wire from the switch and re-check power to inducer.
- Power on only one side = Switch Open
- Both Switches Open and No Power to Inducer = Bad Control Board
4. ADPS Switch Setting
- The ADPS switch will sometimes fail to re-open when set for the lowest setting.