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York Error Code 13 red flashes: High-fire pressure switch open (Furnace)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

York error code 13 red flashes on a furnace means: High-fire pressure switch open. It is also called York diagnostic code 13 red flashes.

Medium severityFurnaceYork TM9V

Homeowner? What York code 13 red flashes means for you

Check, then call Your furnace is reporting: High-fire pressure switch open. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

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.
  • Make sure the furnace front door or panel is closed properly; many furnaces will not run with the door switch open.
  • Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
  • Outside, make sure the intake and exhaust pipes or vent cap are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or a nest.
  • Check that the gas valve next to the furnace is open (handle in line with the pipe). Do not force it.
  • 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 York error code 13 red flashes mean?

TM9V boards: on a high-fire call the second-stage pressure switch never makes.

Applies to: York/JCI residential gas furnaces: York TM9V

Common causes of York code 13 red flashes

  • Partly blocked vent pipe
  • Loose or disconnected wire
  • Hose problem

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.

York models that use code 13 red flashes

TM9V040A10TM9V060B12TM9V080B12TM9V080C16TM9V100C16TM9V100C20TM9V120D20

Other York Furnace codes

CodeMeaning
7 red flashesIgnition failure lockout (retries)
8 red flashesFlame lost repeatedly (recycles)
9 red flashesPolarity reversed or bad ground
10 red flashesGas valve powered with no heat call
11 red flashesLimit open 5-15 minutes - blower failure
12 red flashesHot surface igniter open / igniter failure
LED steady offBoard LED dark - no power to control
Rapid amber flashWeak flame signal
Rapid red flashTwinning error or wrong 24 V phasing
Steady on (any color)LED lit solid - internal control fault

All York Furnace error codes →

York code 13 red flashes: homeowner questions

What does York code 13 red flashes mean?

High-fire pressure switch open. TM9V boards: on a high-fire call the second-stage pressure switch never makes.

Is it safe to keep using my furnace with code 13 red flashes?

It depends on the cause. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

Can I reset York code 13 red flashes myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If York code 13 red flashes comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix York code 13 red flashes near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs York 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: York TM9V - -M9V 96% two-stage variable speed installation 1083294-UIM-A-0114.pdf - section Furnace Control Diagnostics. 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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