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2 Pressure switch did not open

Medium severity ICP (F/G)9MAE Modulating Furnace

What the control is telling you

A pressure switch was still closed when it should be open (before the inducer starts).

Applies to: ICP F9MAE / G9MAE modulating variable-speed condensing gas furnaces (060, 080, 100, 120 kBtu/h)

Likely causes

  • Obstructed pressure switch tube
  • Pressure switch stuck closed

Test and repair steps

  1. Check pressure tubes for blockage or water; clean and shake out.
  2. Do not blow into a tube while it is connected to the pressure switch.
  3. Check the switch opens with the inducer off (ohmmeter); replace if stuck closed.

Models that show this code

6 models in ICP (F/G)9MAE Modulating Furnace

G9MAE0601714G9MAE0602120G9MAE0801714G9MAE0802120G9MAE1002122G9MAE1202422

Other codes on the same units

  • 1+2 Blower on after power-up (normal)
  • 1+5 Blower motor lockout
  • 2+5 Invalid model selection or setup error
  • 3 Low pressure switch did not close or reopened
  • 3+5 Gas valve fault (modulating valve)
  • 4 Limit circuit fault
  • 4+1 Blower motor fault
  • 4+2 Inducer motor fault

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Source: ICP (F/G)9MAE Service and Technical Support Manual 440 04 4700 00, Figure 16 Troubleshooting Chart, p.34. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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