Goodman Furnace Issue


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Old 11-17-16, 09:23 AM
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Goodman Furnace Issue

I recently got the '3 blink' error light for the pressure switch stuck open. Switch is good, made sure there was no obstruction in the condensate/drain line. Now the black wire connector to the inducer motor is sparking. I've tried cleaning the connections and scrubbing with sandpaper. If the connector sits in just the right position it won't spark and the furnace will operate correctly, but will often shut down after awhile giving me the same '3 blink' error. If I wiggle the black wire connector to the inducer, it will run but obviously this looks like it will be an ongoing issue.

Any idea what is causing this spark?
 
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Old 11-17-16, 09:28 AM
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Just crimp the connector on to the terminal on the motor.
 
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Old 11-17-16, 11:33 AM
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My bias as a repairman would be to cut off the bad connector and crimp on a new one. But no reason not to try making the old one work if it can be made to do so.

One advantage a repairman has is a bunch of new such parts you can reach for and install easily.
 
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Old 11-17-16, 11:41 AM
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It's probably the connector that's bad though?
 
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Sounds like it could well be, BASED ON YOUR DESCRIPTION.

If you provide more detail, we can provide a more reliable assessment.

We are dependent on the accuracy of your observations in providing advice.
 
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Old 11-17-16, 12:08 PM
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A connector on a Goodman inducer motor ?

A picture of what you are working with would be very helpful. http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...-pictures.html
 
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Got it, I understand you're at the mercy of my description.

Thanks for the input.
 
 

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