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2 flashes Indoor T2 sensor fault

Medium severity Bosch IDS Plus/Premium air handler

What the control is telling you

The coil temperature sensor reads faulty.

Applies to: Bosch IDS Plus/Premium BIVA20 R-454B air handlers (2-5 ton)

Likely causes

Sensor not seated
Failed sensor

Test and repair steps

Reseat the T2 sensor.
Replace it if the resistance is 0 or very high.
Replace the board if it persists.

Models that show this code

4 models in Bosch IDS Plus/Premium air handler

BIVA20-24BIVA20-36BIVA20-48BIVA20-60

Other codes on the same units

3 flashes Refrigerant sensor fault
4 flashes Refrigerant sensor communication fault
5 flashes Indoor-to-outdoor communication fault
8 flashes Refrigerant sensor past service life
Continuous flashing R-454B refrigerant leak protection
LED off Power supply failure

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Source: Bosch IDS Plus/Premium air handler BIVA20 installation BTC 762003302 C (10.2024), section 13 LED Flashing Troubleshooting, p.49-50. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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