KeepRite · Furnace
9 High-heat pressure switch or relay did not close or reopened
What the control is telling you
Two-stage models: the high-heat pressure switch (or the relay that drives high heat) did not close, or opened again.
Applies to: KeepRite (F/G)9MXT two-stage 95% furnace
Likely causes
- Faulty control relay
- Gas valve miswired
- Any of the venting/drain/pressure switch causes listed for code 3
Test and repair steps
- Check the gas valve wiring against the diagram.
- Go through the code 3 checks for vent, drain, tubing and inducer.
- Check the high-heat switch with a manometer during high-fire.
- If wiring and switch are fine, the board relay is suspect - replace the control.
Settings for these units
- Filter size by casing width · KeepRite (F/G)96VTN Two-Stage Variable-Speed Furnace
Models that show this code
8 models in KeepRite (F/G)9MXT Two-Stage Furnace
Other codes on the same units
- 5 Flame sensed with gas valve off
- 6 Flame not proved during ignition trial
- 6+1 Ignition lockout after 4 failed tries
- 7 Limit circuit lockout
- 8 Gas heating lockout - manual reset needed
- 10 Line voltage polarity reversed
- LED off Status LED dark - no power to the control or blown 3 A fuse
- LED steady ON Status LED on solid - control lockout (resets after 1 hour)
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Source: KeepRite/ICP (F/G)9MXT Service and Technical Support Manual 440 04 4321 10, Fig. 16, p.24-25. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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