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Goodman Error Code Yellow 6 flashes: Open start circuit / lockout (older ComfortNet board) (AC)

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Goodman error code Yellow 6 flashes on a air conditioner means: Open start circuit / lockout (older ComfortNet board). It is also called Goodman diagnostic code Yellow 6 flashes.

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

Homeowner? What Goodman code Yellow 6 flashes means for you

Stop and call Your air conditioner is reporting: Open start circuit / lockout (older ComfortNet board). This code is a safety shutdown. Turn the air conditioner off and call a licensed technician. Do not keep resetting it. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.

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.

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What does Goodman error code Yellow 6 flashes mean?

Yellow LED 6 flashes. Red OFF = open start circuit; red ON = lockout after the fault was seen 4 times. Same as 06 / L6 on newer boards.

Applies to: Earlier ComfortNet condensers/heat pumps with the PCBHR101-103 or PBBGR101-102 outdoor control (green, yellow and red status LEDs) - ASXC/DSXC/ASZC/DSZC revisions before the PCBHR104 change

Common causes of Goodman code Yellow 6 flashes

  • Compressor start winding open
  • Failed run capacitor or capacitor wiring
  • Compressor not wired correctly to the control

A technician checks these and 1 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 Yellow 6 flashes

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ASXC160241ASXC160361ASXC160481ASXC160601ASXC180241ASXC180361ASXC180481ASXC180601DSXC160241DSXC160361DSXC160481DSXC160601DSXC180361DSXC180481DSXC180601GSXC160241GSXC160361GSXC160481GSXC160601GSXC180241GSXC180361GSXC180481GSXC180601

Other Goodman AC codes

CodeMeaning
P0Compressor protector open
Yellow 1 flashLow side fault / low pressure trip / low pressure lockout (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow 2 flashesHigh side fault / high pressure trip / high pressure lockout (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow 3 flashesShort cycling (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow 4 flashesLocked rotor (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow 5 flashesOpen circuit (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow 7 flashesOpen run circuit / lockout (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow 8 flashesLow or high line voltage (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow 9 flashesLow 24 V control voltage (older ComfortNet board)
Yellow ON + Red ONCompressor protector open (older ComfortNet board)

All Goodman Air Conditioner error codes →

Goodman code Yellow 6 flashes: homeowner questions

What does Goodman code Yellow 6 flashes mean?

Open start circuit / lockout (older ComfortNet board). Yellow LED 6 flashes. Red OFF = open start circuit; red ON = lockout after the fault was seen 4 times. Same as 06 / L6 on newer boards.

Is it safe to keep using my air conditioner with code Yellow 6 flashes?

No. Code Yellow 6 flashes is a safety shutdown, so keep the air conditioner off until a licensed technician has checked it.

Can I reset Goodman code Yellow 6 flashes myself?

Do not keep resetting it. Repeated resets can hide a safety problem; a licensed technician needs to find the cause.

Who can fix Goodman code Yellow 6 flashes 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, diagnostic/status LED table (PCBHR101-103, PBBGR101-102) p.65-69. 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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