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E400 LSOM - compressor internal overload

High severity EL296UHVLennox SL280UHVLennox SL297NV

What the control is telling you

Y1 demand present but compressor not running.

Applies to: EL296UHV(X) series furnaces with integrated control 103130-XX only

Likely causes

  • Compressor internal overload tripped
  • No power to outdoor unit

Test and repair steps

  1. Warning: Use caution around outdoor unit high voltage.
  2. Check power to the outdoor unit.
  3. Allow overload to reset and investigate the cause.
  4. Clears after current is seen in RUN and START sensors for 2 seconds, service removed, or power reset.

Settings for these units

Recommended filter size by cabinet width · EL296UHV

Cabinet widthSide returnBottom return
17-1/2 in.16 x 25 x 1 in. (1)16 x 25 x 1 in. (1)
21 in.16 x 25 x 1 in. (1)20 x 25 x 1 in. (1)
24-1/2 in.16 x 25 x 1 in. (2)24 x 25 x 1 in. (1)

Number in brackets is the quantity of filters.

Filters are field supplied and installed outside the furnace; inspect monthly.

Recommended filter size by cabinet width · Lennox SL280UHV

Cabinet widthSide returnBottom return
14-1/2 in.16 x 25 x 1 in. (1)14 x 25 x 1 in. (1)
17-1/2 in.16 x 25 x 1 in. (1)16 x 25 x 1 in. (1)
21 in.16 x 25 x 1 in. (1)20 x 25 x 1 in. (1)
24-1/2 in.16 x 25 x 1 in. (2)24 x 25 x 1 in. (1)

Number in brackets is filter quantity; filters are field supplied.

Never run the unit without a filter installed.

Models that show this code

22 models in EL296UHV, Lennox SL280UHV, Lennox SL297NV

EL296UH045XV36BEL296UH070XV36BEL296UH090XV36CEL296UH090XV48CEL296UH090XV60CEL296UH110XV48CEL296UH110XV60CEL296UH135XV60DSL280UH060NV36ASL280UH070V36ASL280UH080NV48BSL280UH080NV60CSL280UH090V36BSL280UH090V48BSL280UH090V60CSL280UH100NV60CSL280UH110V60CSL280UH135V60DSL297UH040NV36BSL297UH060NV36BSL297UH080NV48CSL297UH080NV60C

Other codes on the same units

  • E349 No 24 V between R and O
  • E370 Interlock switch open
  • E401 LSOM - long run or low pressure
  • E402 LSOM - outdoor pressure trip
  • E403 LSOM - compressor short cycling
  • E404 LSOM - locked rotor
  • E405 LSOM - compressor open circuit
  • E406 LSOM - open start circuit

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Source: Lennox EL296UHV(X) Unit Information / Service Literature, Table 5 Ignition Control 103130-XX Diagnostic Codes, p.37. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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