Goodman GMEC960803BN Furnace Error Codes

Multi Speed Gas Furnace | Control Board: Integrated Control Module (Tri-Color LED)

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This information is for reference purposes only and does not guarantee accuracy or completeness. Always consult your owner's manual and a licensed HVAC technician for diagnosis and repair. Any actions taken based on this information are at your own risk.

All Error Codes

Code Name Severity DIY?
ALL OFF No power to furnace or control board failure High ✗ Call a pro →
GREEN SOLID Normal standby - furnace is not receiving a call Info — →
GREEN RAPID FLASH Fan only mode - furnace receiving call for fan Info — →
GREEN 1 FLASH Normal operation - low stage cooling call (Ylo & G) Info — →
GREEN 2 FLASHES Normal operation - high or single stage cooling call (Y & G) Info — →
AMBER 1 FLASH Normal operation - low stage heating call (W1) Info — →
AMBER 2 FLASHES Normal operation - high or single stage heating call Info — →
AMBER 3 FLASHES W2 call present without W1 Medium ✗ Call a pro →
AMBER 4 FLASHES Ylo or Y call present without G Medium ✗ Call a pro →
AMBER RAPID FLASH Low flame sense current Medium ✓ Yes →
RED 1 FLASH Flame sensed when no flame should be present Critical ✗ Call a pro →
RED 2 FLASHES Pressure switch stuck closed High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 3 FLASHES Low fire pressure switch stuck open High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 4 FLASHES Open limit circuit (main limit, auxiliary limit, or rollout switch) High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 5 FLASHES Limit and rollout circuit open for 15 minutes or open control board fuse or rollout switch Critical ✗ Call a pro →
RED 6 FLASHES Pressure switch cycling lockout - pressure switch opened 5 times in same heating cycle High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 7 FLASHES Lockout - excessive retries, flame not proven during trial for ignition High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 8 FLASHES Lockout - excessive recycles, flame proving lost after being established High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 9 FLASHES Improper grounding or reverse polarity High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 10 FLASHES Gas valve current detected with no call for heat Critical ✗ Call a pro →
RED 11 FLASHES Open limit switch circuit for more than 5 minutes High ✓ Yes →
RED 12 FLASHES Control board igniter relay not energizing igniter High ✗ Call a pro →
RED SOLID Control board internal fault Critical ✗ Call a pro →
RED RAPID FLASH Twinning error High ✗ Call a pro →
RED 3 DOUBLE FLASHES Second stage pressure switch stuck open High ✗ Call a pro →

How to Read the Error Code

Tri-color diagnostic LED system using Green, Amber, and Red LEDs. Green LED indicates normal operating status. Amber LED indicates warning/configuration issues. Red LED indicates fault conditions. The LED flashes a specific number of times per color. Supports Fault Recall: press LAST ERROR button for 1-5 seconds to display last 5 stored fault codes. Hold 5-10 seconds to clear stored codes.

About This Model

The Goodman GMEC960803BN is a multi speed gas furnace using the Integrated Control Module (Tri-Color LED)-series integrated furnace control (IFC) board.