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E11 Gas valve relay / valve circuit fault
What the control is telling you
The IFC detected a fault in its gas valve relays or valve outputs: 1st stage not powered when it should be, 2nd stage on without a request or not powered when needed, or a valve relay stuck closed (2nd stage items only on 2-stage models; S8V2 also lists HLO not powered when it should be).
Applies to: Trane S8V2 (80%, 2-stage, variable speed, Link) and S8B1 / S8X1 / S8X2 (80%, 1- and 2-stage)
Likely causes
- Failed gas valve relay on IFC
- Wiring fault to the gas valve
Test and repair steps
- Check all gas valve wiring against the diagram.
- Cycle power and run heat to see if the fault returns.
- If wiring is correct and it repeats, replace the IFC.
Settings for these units
Clearance to combustibles · Trane S8V2
| Cabinet width | Vertical sides / top | Horizontal sides / top |
|---|---|---|
| 14.5 in. | 0 / 1 in. | 1 / 2 in. |
| 17.5 in. | 0 / 1 in. | 1 / 2 in. |
| 21.0 in. | 0 / 1 in. | 1 / 3 in. |
| 24.5 in. | 0 / 1 in. | 1 / 5 in. |
24 in. front service access.
3 in. in front of the combustion air openings.
Return filter size by cabinet width · Trane S8V2
| Cabinet width | Filter |
|---|---|
| 14-1/2 in. | 1 - 14 x 25 x 1 in. |
| 17-1/2 in. | 1 - 16 x 25 x 1 in. |
| 21 in. | 1 - 20 x 25 x 1 in. |
| 24-1/2 in. | 1 - 24 x 25 x 1 in. |
Filters are field supplied and mounted outside the cabinet.
Over 1600 CFM upflow: return on both sides, one side plus bottom, or bottom only.
- Return filter size by cabinet width · Trane S8B1, Trane S8X1, Trane S8X2
Models that show this code
37 models in Trane S8V2, Trane S8B1, Trane S8X1, Trane S8X2
Other codes on the same units
- E6.3 Igniter open or igniter relay fault
- E7.1 1st stage gas valve (MVL) powered with no call
- E7.2 Redundant relay (HLO output) on with no call
- E08 Low flame signal (still running)
- E12 Control fuse open
- E13 Blower motor size / OEM ID mismatch
- E14 Configuration file error
- E17 Blower motor communication error
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Source: Trane FNR-SVX003A-EN (S8V2 installer's guide) - section Integrated Furnace Control Display Codes, Table 37 Error codes; Trane FNR-SVX003A-EN (S8V2 installer's guide) - section Troubleshooting (flowcharts); Trane 18-CE14D1-1A-EN (S8B1/S8X1/S8X2 installer's guide) - section Integrated Furnace Control Display Codes, Error Codes. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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