Gas Furnace: TUX1/TDX1
Re: Flashing Code 3
Code 3 = Pressure switch fault
A Code 3 will result from either of the following conditions:
- Pressure switch contacts "Closed" when the inducer motor is commanded OFF.
- Pressure switch contacts "Open" when the inducer motor is commanded ON.
► If the 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.
Qty |
Possible Causes: |
2 |
Bad Inducer Motor / Capacitor |
2 |
Clogged Drain |
2 |
Bad Pressure Switch |
1 |
Bad Control Board |
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Vent Pipe Problem |
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Intake Pipe Problem |
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ADPS Switch Set Too Low |
CHECKOUT:
1. Check Sequence
- 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:
- Pressure Switch Open + No Power = Bad Control Board
- Power + No Fan = Bad Inducer Motor or Capacitor
3. Check Pressure Switch
- Check Switch Contacts
- With "W" energized and the Inducer Running:
- Check for 24VAC from both sides of the pressure switch to "C".
- Power on Both Sides = Switch Closed
- Power on One Side Only = Switch Open
- Inducer Running + Switch Closed + Code 3 = Bad Control Board
- Check Pressure
- Hook-up a pressure gauge to the pressure switch hoses.
- On a 2-hose switch, connect the (-) side to the inducer and the (+) to the burner box to read "differential" pressure.
- Monitor the system pressure as the furnace operates.
- Pressure Well Above Rating + Open Switch = Bad Pressure Switch
- Pressure Near or Below the Switch Rating = Vent/Intake Issue ⇒ Check the negative pressure at the inducer and burner box individually.
- Inducer Negative Pressure Low = Vent or Drain Problem
- Burner Box Negative Pressure High = Intake Problem
4. Check Condensate Drain
- Listen for the sound of gurgling water in the inducer.
- Disconnect and check the drains from the inducer and/or collector box.
5. ADPS Switch Setting
- The ADPS switch will sometimes fail to re-open when set for the lowest setting.