York Rooftop Unit: Predator DH, DM
Re: Ignition Control - Flashing Code 3
Flashing Code 3 = Inducer Pressure Switch failed to close or Tripped Roll-out.
The vent pressure switch and flame roll-out switch are wired in series. Therefore either switch open on a call for heat will generate a code 3.
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Possible Causes: |
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Bad Pressure Switch |
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Bad Pressure Switch Hose |
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Bad Inducer Motor |
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Clogged Pressure Port |
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Tripped Rollout (Bad Heat Exchanger) |
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Bad Ignition Control |
CHECKOUT:
1. Check Control Board/Inducer
- Start the furnace with a call for heat.
- The Inducer motor should start within 15 seconds.
- Inducer motor hums but does not start = Bad Inducer Motor or Item in Inducer ⇒ Remove inducer assembly & check for obstruction.
- Inducer motor does not attempt to start & shows Code 3 ⇒ Check for 230VAC power to inducer.
- Power + No Inducer = Bad Inducer Motor
- No Power = Bad Control Board
- Inducer motor starts and runs normally → Step 2. Check Pressure Switch
2. Check Pressure Switch
- Ensure that the inducer is running.
- Remove the two Violet wires from the pressure switch.
- Check continuity between the two pressure switch terminals.
- Check the integrity of the pressure switch hose (they tend to dry-rot).
- Use a pressure gauge to check the negative pressure at the inducer connection (Minimum = -.5" w.c.).
- High Negative Pressure + Open Switch = Bad Pressure Switch
- Low Negative Pressure ⇒ Continue
- Check for blockage at pressure port.
- Check inducer blower wheel for damage.
3. Check Rollout Switch
- Press the reset button in the middle of the rollout switch.
- Clicks = Rollout was Tripped ⇒ Reconnect all wires, make sure Code 3 goes away and check for a Bad Heat Exchanger
- Doesn't Click ⇒ Continue
- At the Heat Control Board, Check for 24VAC between "W1' and "C".
- Check for 24VAC between "PS" and "C".
- Power on "W1" + No Power on "PS" = Open Circuit ⇒ Recheck both switches.
- Power on "W1" + Power on "PS" + Code 3 = Bad Control Board
Article ID: 413
Last updated: 14 Dec, 2018
Revision: 10
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