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Pressure switch open / stuck
What is going on
Possible causes and checks for: pressure switch open / stuck.
Likely causes
- Inducer off/weak, blocked vent or intake, condensate in switch hose/trap, wrong flash code (2 = stuck closed, 3 = stuck open)
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