Goodman Furnace: Blower motor does not have enough information, fails to start 40 consecutive times
Blower motor does not have enough information, fails to start 40 consecutive times on a Goodman furnace: The blower motor failed to start 40 times in a row, and the control says it lacks the information to run it properly. That can mean a data problem in the control module or a rotor that is locked up. Shut off power and confirm the circuit is dead before opening up the blower compartment.
Applies to: 34.5 in chassis gas furnaces
Common causes of blower motor does not have enough information, fails to start 40 consecutive times
- Error with the integrated control module, such as missing or wrong shared data
- Motor has a locked rotor condition
How to fix blower motor does not have enough information, fails to start 40 consecutive times: step by step
- Turn power off before repair and confirm it with a meter.
- Check the integrated control module and verify it holds the correct shared data set.
- Check for a locked rotor condition by turning the wheel by hand, and correct it.
- Use the memory card for the specific model if data needs to be reloaded.
- Replace the motor with the correct replacement part if needed.
- Restore power and confirm the blower starts normally.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Goodman Furnace codes
Source: Goodman GMVC96 Service and Troubleshooting, p. 63. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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