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Rinnai Error Code t: Venturi reset sequence: step t (Tankless)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Rinnai error code t on a tankless water heater means: Venturi reset sequence: step t. It is also called Rinnai diagnostic code t.

Low severityTankless Water HeaterSENSEI RX/CX · SENSEI

Homeowner? What Rinnai code t means for you

Usually minor Your tankless water heater is reporting: Venturi reset sequence: step t. This code is usually informational or minor. The safe checks below often clear it; call us if it keeps showing up.

Safe things you can check yourself

  • Check that gas reaches the house: other gas appliances work, or the propane tank is not empty.
  • Make sure the heater is plugged in and its breaker is on. In winter, keep the power on: it protects the unit from freezing.
  • Outside, make sure the intake and exhaust pipes or vent cap are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or a nest.
  • Check that the hot and cold water valves under the heater are fully open.
  • If you have a remote controller, turn it off and on once. If the code comes back, call a technician.

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What does Rinnai error code t mean?

One of the screens shown on the controller while stepping through the reset procedure after cleaning the venturi (code 17) or replacing the gas valve/venturi assembly (code 52). Each press of button B on the PC board for 1 second moves to the next screen; the manual does not give the letters a separate meaning.

Applies to: Rinnai SENSEI and SENSEI RX/CX tankless

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.

Rinnai models that use code t

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CU160eCU160iCU199eCU199iCX160iCX199iCXP160iCXP199iRSC160eRSC160iRSC199eRSC199iRU130eRU130iRU160eRU160iRU180eRU180iRU199eRU199iRUR160eRUR160iRUR199eRUR199iRX130iRX160iRX180iRX199iRXP160iRXP199i

Other Rinnai Tankless codes

CodeMeaning
Priority lightPriority light on (this controller is in charge)
rnSDescaling finished, rinse now
SVenturi reset sequence: step S (SENSEI)
SECascade diagnostic display (error on secondary unit)
SEtInitial settings not yet confirmed
SSService Soon alert (also listed as 55)
°C/°FTemperature scale switch (Celsius / Fahrenheit)

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Rinnai code t: homeowner questions

What does Rinnai code t mean?

Venturi reset sequence: step t. One of the screens shown on the controller while stepping through the reset procedure after cleaning the venturi (code 17) or replacing the gas valve/venturi assembly (code 52). Each press of button B on the PC board for 1 second moves to…

Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code t?

Usually yes. Code t is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.

Can I reset Rinnai code t myself?

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

Who can fix Rinnai code t near me?

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

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Troubleshooting guides

Source: Rinnai Troubleshooting TWH Diagnostic Codes (100000652), Code 17 and Code 52 reset procedure p.28-29. 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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