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Trane Error Code E05: Flame sensed when no flame should be present (Furnace)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Trane error code E05 on a furnace means: Flame sensed when no flame should be present. It is also called Trane diagnostic code E05.

Critical severityFurnaceTrane S8V2 · Trane S8B1 · Trane S8X1 · Trane S8X2

Homeowner? What Trane code E05 means for you

Stop and call Your furnace is reporting: Flame sensed when no flame should be present. This code is a safety shutdown. Turn the furnace 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.
  • 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.

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What does Trane error code E05 mean?

The control detects flame with the gas valve supposed to be closed, typically a leaking valve. On the S8X manual this code is printed as e0s.

Applies to: Trane S8V2 (80%, 2-stage, variable speed, Link) and S8B1 / S8X1 / S8X2 (80%, 1- and 2-stage)

Common causes of Trane code E05

  • Gas valve leaking through
  • Water or dirt in the valve inlet screen
  • Missing drip leg
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.

Trane models that use code E05

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S8B1A026M2PSABS8B1A040M3PSABS8B1B040M2PSABS8B1B060M3PSABS8B1B060M4PSABS8B1B080M4PSABS8B1C080M5PSABS8B1C100M5PSABS8B1D120M5PSABS8V2A040M3PCBS8V2A040M3PDS8V2B060M4PCBS8V2B060M4PDS8V2B080M4PCBS8V2B080M4PDS8V2C080M5PCBS8V2C080M5PDS8V2C100M5PCBS8V2C100M5PDS8V2D120M5PCBS8V2D120M5PDS8X1A026M2PSABS8X1A040M3PSABS8X1B040M2PSABS8X1B060M3PSABS8X1B060M4PSABS8X1B080M4PSABS8X1C080M5PSABS8X1C100M5PSABS8X1D120M5PSABS8X2A040M3PSABS8X2B060M3PSABS8X2B060M4PSABS8X2B080M4PSABS8X2C080M5PSABS8X2C100M5PSABS8X2D120M5PSAB

Other Trane Furnace codes

CodeMeaning
E01Furnace control internal failure
E04Open limit (main limit, rollout or reverse airflow)
E08Low flame signal (still running)
E2.1Ignition retries exceeded - flame never proven (1 hour lockout)
E2.2Flame recycles exceeded - flame lost after lighting (1 hour lockout)
E2.31st stage gas valve not powered when it should be (10 times)
E3.11st stage pressure switch (PS1) closed when it should be open
E3.21st stage pressure switch (PS1) open when it should be closed
E3.32nd stage pressure switch (PS2) closed when it should be open
E3.42nd stage pressure switch (PS2) open when it should be closed
E4.0Main high limit open
E4.1Reverse airflow limit open

All Trane Furnace error codes →

Trane code E05: homeowner questions

What does Trane code E05 mean?

Flame sensed when no flame should be present. The control detects flame with the gas valve supposed to be closed, typically a leaking valve. On the S8X manual this code is printed as e0s.

Is it safe to keep using my furnace with code E05?

No. Code E05 is a safety shutdown, so keep the furnace off until a licensed technician has checked it.

Can I reset Trane code E05 myself?

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

Who can fix Trane code E05 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Trane 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: Trane FNR-SVX003A-EN (S8V2 installer's guide) - section Integrated Furnace Control Display Codes, Table 37 Error codes; Trane FNR-SVX003A-EN (S8V2 installer's guide) - section Troubleshooting (flowcharts); Trane 18-CE14D1-1A-EN (S8B1/S8X1/S8X2 installer's guide) - section Integrated Furnace Control Display Codes, Error Codes. 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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