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Carrier Air Conditioner: Recall the active status code on the outdoor board (25VNA8/24VNA9)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Recall the active status code on the outdoor board (25VNA8/24VNA9) on a Carrier air conditioner: Replays the most recent, highest-priority active status code on the amber STATUS LED; codes are kept without power. The unit does not heat or cool while the forced defrost pins are shorted.

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Applies to: Carrier Infinity 25VNA8/24VNA9

How to fix recall the active status code on the outdoor board (25vna8/24vna9): step by step

  1. Turn the unit power OFF
  2. Short the FORCED DEFROST connector (J2 on the board) with a clip wire
  3. Turn power ON; the amber LED flashes the stored code (short flashes = first digit, long flashes = second digit)
  4. Power down and remove the short
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Carrier Air Conditioner codes

Models

24VNA924VNA91324VNA92424VNA92524VNA93624VNA93724VNA94824VNA94924VNA960

Source: Carrier 25VNA8/24VNA9 service manual, Status Codes - Status Code Recall Mode, p.14. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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