York Air Handler: AHX/MX
Re: Flashing Code 3 - Fan Running Continuous
The control board in the air handler monitors the limit switch in the aux heaters.
If the limit switch opens multiple times during a single call for electric heat the control will flash a Code 3 and energize the blower until power is removed from the control.
The control will continue to cycle the heat outputs on and off as the limit re-closes and opens.
The constant fan operation will signal the homeowner that a problem has occurred and a service call is required.
► The diagnostic light at the thermostat will NOT flash or provide any indication.
To reset: Line or Low Voltage Power to the air handler control board must be cycled.
Qty |
Possible Causes: |
6 |
Clogged/Restrictive Air Filter |
3 |
Heat Fan Speed too Low |
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High Duct Static |
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Failing X-13 Motor |
1 |
Insulation Against Blower |
1 |
Bad Control Board |
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Bad Limit(s) |
Checkout:
1. Check Cabinet Insulation
- Open the blower compartment and look for loose insulation that could block one or both sides of the blower.
- The most effective repair is to screw one or more metal straps the full length of the loose insulation.
2. Check for Water on Control Board
- Especially in counter-flow applications, the control board is extremely susceptible to water damage from condensate overflow.
- If there is water in the base of the air handler, or if the control board has obvious signs of water damage ⇒ suspect a Bad Control Board
3. Check Limits & Board
- Turn off power to the air handler.
- It is best to turn off power at the breaker box as this test may bring you into contact with the inlet power wiring.
- Disconnect the white molex plug from the air handler control board.
- On the plug (not the board) check resistance between the Red and Brown wires.
- No Resistance Red to Brown = Open Limit
- Resistance Red to Brown = Limit circuit closed ⇒ Re-attach molex plug and re-power air handler.
- Still Code 3 or 4 = Bad Control Board
4. Check Blower Speeds/Operation
- Activate a call for Fan by one of the following methods:
- At the thermostat, turn the "Fan" switch to "On".
- At the air handler control board, place a jumper wire between "R" and "G".
- X-13 Motor (AHX/MX)
- Check high voltage plug for 230VAC
- Check for 24VAC between "C" and "Red" at motor.
- 230VAC + 24VAC on Red + No Blower = Bad Blower Motor
- 230VAC + No 24VAC = Bad Control Board
5. Check Air Filter
- With the filter in, run the unit in "Em Heat" and check the temperature rise.
- Remove the air filter and recheck the temperature rise.
- Little or No Change = Filter (may need replaced but) Not the Cause
- Big Change = Clogged or Restrictive Air Filter
- Be cautious of the expensive 3M Filters from Lowes (Very Restrictive!)