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Goodman Error Code 12 flashes: Inducer relay fault (Furnace)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Goodman error code 12 flashes on a furnace means: Inducer relay fault. It is also called Goodman diagnostic code 12 flashes.

High severityFurnaceGoodman/Amana *MES9 single-stage

Homeowner? What Goodman code 12 flashes means for you

Call a technician Your furnace is reporting: Inducer relay fault. The furnace has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Safe things you can check yourself

  • Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
  • Make sure the unit has power: its on/off switch (often looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON and the breaker in the electrical panel is not tripped.
  • Make sure the furnace front door or panel is closed properly; many furnaces will not run with the door switch open.
  • Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
  • Outside, make sure the intake and exhaust pipes or vent cap are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or a nest.
  • Check that the gas valve next to the furnace is open (handle in line with the pipe). Do not force it.
  • Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.

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What does Goodman error code 12 flashes mean?

Problem in the inducer circuit or its relay on the control. Furnace will not run.

Applies to: GMES9, GCES9, AMES9, ACES9, VMES9, VCES9 (single stage, 92% and 96%)

Common causes of Goodman code 12 flashes

  • Inducer wiring loose
  • Bad inducer
  • Poor unit ground

A technician checks these and 2 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.

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.

Goodman models that use code 12 flashes

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ACES96ACES960403BNAAACES960603BNAAACES960804CNAAACES961005CNAAACES961205DNAAAMES92AMES96AMES920403ANAAAMES920603BNAAAMES920803BNAAAMES920804CNAAAMES920805CNAAAMES921004CNAAAMES921005CNAAAMES921205DNAAAMES960403ANAAAMES960603BNAAAMES960803BNAAAMES960804CNAAAMES960805CNAAAMES961005CNAAAMES961205DNAAGCES96GCES960403BNAAGCES960603BNAAGCES960804CNAAGCES961005CNAAGCES961205DNAAGMES92GMES96GMES920403ANAAGMES920603BNAAGMES920803BNAAGMES920804CNAAGMES920805CNAAGMES921004CNAAGMES921005CNAAGMES921205DNAAGMES960403ANAAGMES960603BNAAGMES960803BNAAGMES960804CNAAGMES960805CNAAGMES961005CNAAGMES961205DNAAVCES96VCES960403BNAAVCES960603BNAAVCES960804CNAAVCES961005CNAAVMES96VMES960403ANAAVMES960603BNAAVMES960803BNAAVMES960804CNAAVMES961005CNAA

Other Goodman Furnace codes

CodeMeaning
6 flashesRollout limit open or control fuse blown
7 flashesLow flame signal
8 flashesIgniter relay fault
9 flashesTwinning fault
10 flashesOpen fuse - no 24 V at the control
11 flashesIgniter open
88Power-up self check
ACCooling, single stage
AC1Cooling, low stage (communicating)
AC2Cooling, high stage (communicating)
AxxAirflow readout
b0Blower motor not running

All Goodman Furnace error codes →

Goodman code 12 flashes: homeowner questions

What does Goodman code 12 flashes mean?

Inducer relay fault. Problem in the inducer circuit or its relay on the control. Furnace will not run.

Is it safe to keep using my furnace with code 12 flashes?

It depends on the cause. The furnace has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Can I reset Goodman code 12 flashes myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Goodman code 12 flashes comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Goodman code 12 flashes near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Goodman furnaces in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

Homeowner help: Furnace Not Turning On: What to Check · Furnace Blinking Light: What the Flash Codes Mean

Troubleshooting guides

Source: Goodman Service and Troubleshooting GMES9*/GCES9*/AMES9*/ACES9*/VMES9*/VCES9* (RS6612016r3) , Troubleshooting Chart p.53; LED table p.44. 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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