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I have a York Gas Furnace model GY9S1000C20DH11G that has a Fault Code 3. How do you reset the limit switch?

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Make : York
Model : GY9S100C20DH11G

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At first I had 11 red flashes, so I unplugged the unit and started looking for the limit switch. I decided to plug it back in and it worked for about 10 minutes, now I have 4 red flashes

Submitted: 528 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: HVAC
Value: $23
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Kenton Guidry replied528 days and 17 hours ago.

SLOW GREEN FLASH: Normal operation.

SLOW AMBER FLASH: Normal operation with call for heat.

RAPID RED FLASH: Twinning error, incorrect 24V phasing. Check
twinning wiring.

RAPID AMBER FLASH: Flame sense current is below 1.5 microamps.
Check and clean flame sensor. Check for proper gas flow.

4 AMBER FLASHES: The control board is recieving a “Y” signal from
the thermostat without a “G” signal, indicating improper thermostat wiring.

1 RED FLASH: This indicates that flame was sensed when there was
not a call for heat. With this fault code the control will turn on both the
inducer motor and supply air blower. A gas valve that leaks through or
is slow closing would typically cause this fault.

2 RED FLASHES: This indicates that the normally open pressure
switch contacts are stuck in the closed position. The control confirms
these contacts are open at the beginning of each heat cycle. This would
indicate a faulty pressure switch or miswiring.

3 RED FLASHES: This indicates the normally open pressure switch
contact did not close after the inducer was energized. This could be
caused by a number of problems: faulty inducer, blocked vent pipe, broken
pressure switch hose or faulty pressure switch.

4 RED FLASHES: This indicates that a primary or auxiliary limit switch
has opened its normally closed contacts. With this fault code the control
will operate the supply air blower and inducer. This condition may be
caused by: dirty filter, improperly sized duct system, incorrect blower
speed setting, incorrect firing rate or faulty blower motor.

5 RED FLASHES: This fault is indicated if the normally closed contacts
in the rollout switch opens. The rollout control is manually reset. If it has
opened, check for proper combustion air, proper inducer operation, and
primary heat exchanger failure or burner problem. Be sure to reset the
switch after correcting the failure condition.

6 RED FLASHES: This indicates that after the unit was operating, the
pressure switch opened 4 times during the call for heat. If the main
blower is in a “Delay on” mode it will complete it, and any subsequent
delay off period. The furnace will lock out for one hour and then restart.

7 RED FLASHES: This fault code indicates that the flame could not be
established. This no-light condition occurred 3 times (2 retries) during
the call for heat before locking out. Low gas pressure, faulty gas valve,
faulty hot surface ignitor or burner problem may cause this. The furnace
will lock out for one hour and then restart.

8 RED FLASHES: This fault is indicated if the flame is lost 5 times (4
recycles) during the heating cycle. This could be caused by low gas
pressure or faulty gas valve. The furnace will lock out for one hour and
then restart.

9 RED FLASHES: Indicates reversed line voltage polarity or grounding
problem. Both heating and cooling operations will be affected. Check
polarity at furnace and branch. Check furnace grounding. Check that
flame probe is not shorted to chassis.

10 RED FLASHES: Gas valve energized with no call for heat. Check
gas valve and gas valve wiring.

11 RED FLASHES: This indicates that a primary or auxiliary limit switch
has opened its normally-closed contacts and has remained open for
more than five minutes. This condition is usually caused by a failed
blower motor or blower wheel.

12 RED FLASHES: This code indicates an open igniter circuit, which
could be caused by a disconnected or loose wire or by a cracked or broken
igniter.

STEADY ON RED: Control failure. Replace control board.

60-MINUTE AUTOMATIC RESET FROM LOCKOUT: This control
includes a “watchdog” type circuit that will reset from a lockout condition
after 60 minutes. Operational faults 6,7,8 will be reset. This provides
protection to an unoccupied structure if a temporary condition exists
causing a furnace malfunction. An example would be a low incoming
gas supply pressure preventing unit operation. When the gas pressure
is restored, at some point the “watchdog” would restart the unit and provide
heat for the house.

NOTE: If a flame is detected the control flashes the LED for 1/8 of a
second and then enters a flame stabilization period.

Customer replied528 days and 17 hours ago.

I know what 4 red flashes means, what I need to know is how to correct it. How do you close the limit switch?

 

Thanks

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Expert:  Kenton Guidry replied528 days and 17 hours ago.

Your going to have to look for a switch that looks like this. The only way you can reset these switches are if they have a small red button on top. The #4 error also makes a reference to a high limit. If that high limit is open and will not reset by itself you'll have to replace. it.graphic

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Expert:  Kenton Guidry replied528 days and 17 hours ago.

One more thing is to find out why the unit tripped. Is the air filter really dirty? or perhaps you have some supply air registers closed?

Customer replied528 days and 17 hours ago.

I cant seem to find anything like that. Can you look at these pictures and see if you see it? Thanks

 

 

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Customer replied528 days and 17 hours ago.

The air filter was dirty and has now been replaced. Air supply registers closed? How do I check that?

Thanks again

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Expert:  Kenton Guidry replied528 days and 16 hours ago.

That air filter may have done it. These pictures are very helpful.

I see a limit switch on the black induced draft fan that is attached to the pvc. Looks like a brown and orange wire.

The main limit is in the upper right hand corner of the picture with what looks like a white and brown wire.

Then I see another limit on the upper right hand corner of the picture sitting on top of the metal enclosure that the burners are in.

The high limit cannot be manually reset but the other two can.

Look on the bottom of that burner enclosure too (the exact opposite side of the limit i see in the upper right).

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Customer replied528 days and 16 hours ago.

There was no button on the black induced draft fan, however there was on on top of the metal enclosure and one on bottom as well. Pushed both buttons, then turned it back on. It worked for a few minutes but now I am back to 11 red flashes. Is there anything else I can try or should I call in an expert?

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Expert:  Kenton Guidry replied528 days and 12 hours ago.

Do you have a meter? We can measure voltage and determine what switch is causing this.

 
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