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Goodman Error Code 08: No line voltage (AC)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Goodman error code 08 on a air conditioner means: No line voltage. It is also called Goodman diagnostic code 08.

High severityAir ConditionerAlso Heat PumpGoodman/Amana ComfortNet ASXC/GSXC/DSXC

Homeowner? What Goodman code 08 means for you

Call a technician Your air conditioner is reporting: No line voltage. The air conditioner 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.
  • Check both breakers and the outdoor disconnect box beside the outdoor unit; all should be ON.
  • Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
  • Keep about 2 feet around the outdoor unit clear of leaves, grass and debris.
  • If you see ice on the pipes or the indoor coil, turn the system off and run only the fan for a few hours, then call a technician.
  • 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 08 mean?

The control sees line voltage below 185 VAC. The unit may look normal, or the compressor protector may be open with compressor and fan off. Clears once voltage rises above 185 VAC.

Applies to: Communicating 2-stage condensers and heat pumps with the PCBHR104 or PCBHR105 outdoor control (7-segment display): ASXC16/18, GSXC16/18, DSXC16/18, ASZC16/18, GSZC16/18, DSZC16/18

Common causes of Goodman code 08

  • No or very low line voltage to the unit
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 08

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ASXC160241ASXC160361ASXC160481ASXC160601ASXC180241ASXC180361ASXC180481ASXC180601DSXC160241DSXC160361DSXC160481DSXC160601DSXC180361DSXC180481DSXC180601GSXC160241GSXC160361GSXC160481GSXC160601GSXC180241GSXC180361GSXC180481GSXC180601

Other Goodman AC codes

CodeMeaning
02High side fault or high pressure switch trip
03Short cycling
04Locked rotor
05Open circuit - compressor off over 4 hours
06Open start circuit
07Open run circuit
09Low 24 V control voltage
b0Indoor blower not running when it should be
b9Indoor airflow lower than requested
Comfort Alert 1Yellow ALERT 1 flash - long run time
Comfort Alert 2Yellow ALERT 2 flashes - system pressure trip
Comfort Alert 3Yellow ALERT 3 flashes - short cycling

All Goodman Air Conditioner error codes →

Goodman code 08: homeowner questions

What does Goodman code 08 mean?

No line voltage. The control sees line voltage below 185 VAC. The unit may look normal, or the compressor protector may be open with compressor and fan off. Clears once voltage rises above 185 VAC.

Is it safe to keep using my air conditioner with code 08?

It depends on the cause. The air conditioner 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 08 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Goodman code 08 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Goodman code 08 near me?

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

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Troubleshooting guides

Source: Goodman ComfortNet ASXC/GSXC/DSXC, ASZC/GSZC/DSZC, AVPTC/MBVC service manual, Unitary Diagnostic Codes PCBHR104 p.71-77 and PCBHR105 p.78-84. 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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