Discussion:
Furnace not igniting (Comfortmaker RPJ II - electronic igniter)
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s***@gmail.com
2006-10-28 00:56:42 UTC
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I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Bubba
2006-10-28 01:26:38 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
You need a new thermostat. You just got a bad one.
Bubba
Tony Hwang
2006-10-28 01:27:40 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi,
If it's electronic ignitor(Piezo electric) You can hear it when it's
activated. Zap, zap, click, click kinda sound. If you don't hear it
then ignitor module could e bad. There are many things which can
malfunction. What is trouble code?
Mo Hoaner
2006-10-28 01:52:27 UTC
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Post by Tony Hwang
Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi,
If it's electronic ignitor(Piezo electric) You can hear it when it's
activated. Zap, zap, click, click kinda sound. If you don't hear it
then ignitor module could e bad. There are many things which can
malfunction. What is trouble code?
Piezo electric ignition in a gas furnace???? Did you know you have to push
the button every time it calls for heat? I found some replacements for you.
http://web.ivenue.com/allparts/productCat77269.ctlg
s***@gmail.com
2006-10-28 02:18:37 UTC
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The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Oscar_Lives
2006-10-28 02:39:26 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board before it
will work correctly.
s***@gmail.com
2006-10-28 02:48:24 UTC
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Post by Oscar_Lives
Post by s***@gmail.com
The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board before it
will work correctly.
Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me how to polarize and sync the
thermostat or is special equipment required?
Tony Hwang
2006-10-28 03:05:03 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
Post by Oscar_Lives
Post by s***@gmail.com
The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board before it
will work correctly.
Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me how to polarize and sync the
thermostat or is special equipment required?
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
s***@gmail.com
2006-10-28 03:25:42 UTC
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Post by Tony Hwang
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
Tony Hwang
2006-10-28 03:57:54 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
Post by Tony Hwang
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
Hi,
If you can see if the module is getting power when it needs to activate.
If it gets proper power and nothing happens(no sparksO, then module is a
suspect.
Problem is the module like that is often non-returnable once you buy it.
So unless absolutely sure, it's a gamble. But it's known to fail.
Tony Hwang
2006-10-28 04:01:36 UTC
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Post by Tony Hwang
Post by s***@gmail.com
Post by Tony Hwang
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
Hi,
If you can see if the module is getting power when it needs to activate.
If it gets proper power and nothing happens(no sparksO, then module is a
suspect.
Problem is the module like that is often non-returnable once you buy it.
So unless absolutely sure, it's a gamble. But it's known to fail.
Hi,
It could be main control logic board as well.(the part which controls
the ignitor-probably a relay(mechanical or solid state)
Noon-Air
2006-10-28 04:08:44 UTC
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Post by Tony Hwang
Post by s***@gmail.com
Post by Tony Hwang
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
Hi,
If you can see if the module is getting power when it needs to activate.
If it gets proper power and nothing happens(no sparksO, then module is a
suspect.
Problem is the module like that is often non-returnable once you buy it.
So unless absolutely sure, it's a gamble. But it's known to fail.
Hi,
It could be main control logic board as well.(the part which controls the
ignitor-probably a relay(mechanical or solid state)
It could also be one of the many safeties that is keeping the furnace from
firing.
Sure you don't want to call a tech and get it properly checked and
serviced??
Stormin Mormon
2006-10-28 13:44:43 UTC
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As Steve reminds you, there are many reasons why a furnace would fail
to fire. If you just go replacing parts, it could easily cost more
than having the repair guy out.

You tried thermostat, and that didn't help. The next part(s) you
replace may be both expensive and unnecessary. At this point in time,
best to call the repairman. Before the weather gets colder, and the
rate schedule goes from "fall" to "winter".
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It could also be one of the many safeties that is keeping the furnace
from
firing.
Sure you don't want to call a tech and get it properly checked and
serviced??
unknown
2006-10-28 14:24:02 UTC
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Post by Tony Hwang
It could be main control logic board as well.(the part which controls
the ignitor-probably a relay(mechanical or solid state)
It could be caused by Jupiter not being properly aligned with mars. I
think that the real problem though is that the thermostat has somehow
detected daylight savings time early and has gotten its time stamp
sequence out of whack.
Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:24:21 UTC
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posted for all of us...
Post by unknown
Post by Tony Hwang
It could be main control logic board as well.(the part which controls
the ignitor-probably a relay(mechanical or solid state)
It could be caused by Jupiter not being properly aligned with mars. I
think that the real problem though is that the thermostat has somehow
detected daylight savings time early and has gotten its time stamp
sequence out of whack.
OH NOOOOOOOO will this create a black hole or cause a KABOOM?
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Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:22:50 UTC
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Tony Hwang posted for all of us...
Post by Tony Hwang
It could be main control logic board
It could be a lot of things couldn't it Tony? Except you don't have a clue!
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Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:21:20 UTC
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Tony Hwang posted for all of us...
Post by Tony Hwang
If you can see if the module is getting power
And Tony how does he see that? Flux capacitor?
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.***@see_my_sig_for_address.com
2006-10-28 03:40:00 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
Post by Tony Hwang
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
NO.
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Bubba
2006-10-28 11:05:15 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
Post by Tony Hwang
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
Tony might be guessing since he seems to be mentioning every part on
your furnace.
Do what Oscar says and try polarizing your thermostat. Get a small
jumper wire and with power applied to your furnace, briefly jumper the
R & C terminals together at the furnace 7 times.
Bubba
unknown
2006-10-28 14:26:18 UTC
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Post by Bubba
Post by s***@gmail.com
Post by Tony Hwang
Hi,
He is trolling. Trouble code is blinking LED thru small glass window.
Count the blinks to come up with a code. Like ... . will be 31.
Either you have a manual or a sheet with list of code is on the cover
panel usually.
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
Tony might be guessing since he seems to be mentioning every part on
your furnace.
Do what Oscar says and try polarizing your thermostat. Get a small
jumper wire and with power applied to your furnace, briefly jumper the
R & C terminals together at the furnace 7 times.
Bubba
Wrong, wrong, wrong, you have to jump C to R or the daylight savings
time time stamp sequence feature will go all haywire.
Stormin Mormon
2006-10-28 13:44:43 UTC
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Ah, the art of internet diagnosis. The answer in general terms is that
people who can do something just go ahead and do it. The fact you're
asking tells us that it's beyond your skill level.
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You have to starve them.
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I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
After more trouble shooting I'm thinking it's the igniter. Usually the
first thing you hear is the click-zap sound of the electric igniter.
That no longer happens. Can a non-professional like me replace this
part or try to service it?
cpenn
2021-02-24 20:45:02 UTC
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Here's a video to help with troubleshooting & cleaning the flame sensor. It's a quick way to rule out a $15 part from causing your issue. Link to new flame sensors for the Comfortmaker RPJ II furnace in the description on YouTube.

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Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:19:50 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I didn't see any LED signals. There isn't a list of codes anywhere on
the furnace either.
Did you have your aluminum foil hat on? You NEED that to dissipate the bad
humors.
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2006-10-31 02:18:00 UTC
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Tony Hwang posted for all of us...
Post by Tony Hwang
He is trolling.
Yeah, but you don't know anything! Go help Eigen lost his vector find ET.
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Stormin Mormon
2006-10-28 13:44:42 UTC
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Polarizing requires a Modulating Current meter. Many VOM have them
now, they call em VOMM, for Volt Ohm Modulating Meter. Sure sounds
like your low voltage moduator might be out of synch with the circuit
board. I remember the days when you had to manually synch the
modulator every time you serviced a unit. That could take as long as
an hour, if you had to go through the six or seven cycles of bootup
which were required to fine tune the synch.

I think Oscar has a more up to date manual than mine, but some new
furnace autosynch. Just turn the power switch off for half an hour,
and make sure the case of the furnace is properly grounded to drain
off the high impedance farrady charge. Of course, Os will provide the
specific details, being a helpful fellow as he is.
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Post by Oscar_Lives
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board
before it
Post by Oscar_Lives
will work correctly.
Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me how to polarize and sync the
thermostat or is special equipment required?
MLD
2006-10-28 13:19:19 UTC
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Post by Oscar_Lives
Post by s***@gmail.com
The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board before it
will work correctly.
Hey meathead--you're not in the HVAC group. Your crap doesn't fit
here--save it for the sink hole you like to live in.
MLD
.***@see_my_sig_for_address.com
2006-10-28 13:45:32 UTC
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Post by MLD
Post by Oscar_Lives
Post by s***@gmail.com
The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board before it
will work correctly.
Hey meathead--you're not in the HVAC group. Your crap doesn't fit
here--save it for the sink hole you like to live in.
MLD
Actually, he IS in the HVAC group, and you can go fuck
yourself. Learn what a cross-post is.
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Oscar_Lives
2006-10-28 14:32:24 UTC
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Post by .***@see_my_sig_for_address.com
Post by MLD
Post by Oscar_Lives
Post by s***@gmail.com
The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board before it
will work correctly.
Hey meathead--you're not in the HVAC group. Your crap doesn't fit
here--save it for the sink hole you like to live in.
MLD
Actually, he IS in the HVAC group, and you can go fuck
yourself. Learn what a cross-post is.
Thanks Paul. I had to pull out my Minion card and make sure it was
up-to-date with the current validation.

Now, what do I do with all these Minion tokens that Mike gave me? The
Minion vending machine has been broke for years since Stormin tried to
adjust the latch on the service door.
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unknown
2006-10-29 18:31:53 UTC
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Post by Oscar_Lives
The
Minion vending machine has been broke for years since Stormin tried to
adjust the latch on the service door.
Dildo fix dat.
.***@see_my_sig_for_address.com
2006-10-29 18:45:26 UTC
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Post by unknown
Post by Oscar_Lives
The
Minion vending machine has been broke for years since Stormin tried to
adjust the latch on the service door.
Yeh - his shoe didn't quite fit the screw heads.
Post by unknown
Dildo fix dat.
Oh, shit, now I have to buy a new one :-(
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Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:32:13 UTC
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Post by unknown
Post by Oscar_Lives
The
Minion vending machine has been broke for years since Stormin tried to
adjust the latch on the service door.
Dildo fix dat.
Yeah, he put a magnetic latch on the aluminum door.
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2006-10-29 18:44:00 UTC
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Post by Oscar_Lives
Post by .***@see_my_sig_for_address.com
Post by MLD
Post by Oscar_Lives
Post by s***@gmail.com
The model # of the furnace is GNJ050N12D1.
I don't hear the zap, click sound which used to come before the sound
of flames.
A previous post mentioned a trouble code? Where can I check that?
I don't think it's the thermostat. I replaced my old one thinking that
was the problem. But with the new thermostat the exact same thing
happens: the furnace and fan come on, but the furnace doesn't ignite.
Did you polarize the thermostat when you installed it? Comfortmaker needs
the thermostat polarized and sync'ed with the controller board before it
will work correctly.
Hey meathead--you're not in the HVAC group. Your crap doesn't fit
here--save it for the sink hole you like to live in.
MLD
Actually, he IS in the HVAC group, and you can go fuck
yourself. Learn what a cross-post is.
Thanks Paul. I had to pull out my Minion card and make sure it was
up-to-date with the current validation.
While your wallet's out .... '07 dues are due soon .....
Post by Oscar_Lives
Now, what do I do with all these Minion tokens that Mike gave me? The
Minion vending machine has been broke for years since Stormin tried to
adjust the latch on the service door.
Legacy Minion tokens can be updgraded to the current rev for
$1 / each. The legacy 50 cent tokens are eligible for a 50 % discount
from that fee.
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'Some days, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.'
'With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine.'
HVAC/R program for Palm PDA's
Free demo now available online http://pmilligan.net/palm/
Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:30:41 UTC
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Oscar_Lives posted for all of us...
Post by Oscar_Lives
Thanks Paul. I had to pull out my Minion card and make sure it was
up-to-date with the current validation.
Does it have those little shiny whoreographics on it? You might need the X-ray
specs to see them.
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unknown
2006-10-31 03:33:21 UTC
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Post by Tekkie®
Oscar_Lives posted for all of us...
Post by Oscar_Lives
Thanks Paul. I had to pull out my Minion card and make sure it was
up-to-date with the current validation.
Does it have those little shiny whoreographics on it? You might need the X-ray
specs to see them.
not if it's a hollygram.
Oscar_Lives
2006-10-31 03:41:40 UTC
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Post by unknown
Post by Tekkie®
Oscar_Lives posted for all of us...
Post by Oscar_Lives
Thanks Paul. I had to pull out my Minion card and make sure it was
up-to-date with the current validation.
Does it have those little shiny whoreographics on it? You might need the X-ray
specs to see them.
not if it's a hollygram.
Hell, I didn't even get a Tellygram!

The X-ray specs didn't work too well either. I wore them to the last Minion
Convention and told Paul: " I always knew your were crazy, but now I can
see your nuts!"
Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:28:31 UTC
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MLD posted for all of us...
Post by MLD
Hey meathead--you're not in the HVAC group. Your crap doesn't fit
here--save it for the sink hole you like to live in.
MLD
What does MLD stand for? HMMM Major League Dipshit?
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2006-10-31 02:15:59 UTC
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Post by Tony Hwang
What is trouble code?
Tony, what is your code to go away?
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Amanda Nelson
2023-01-26 23:00:19 UTC
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Post by Tony Hwang
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I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi,
If it's electronic ignitor(Piezo electric) You can hear it when it's
activated. Zap, zap, click, click kinda sound. If you don't hear it
then ignitor module could e bad. There are many things which can
malfunction. What is trouble code?
daytona
2006-10-28 01:31:17 UTC
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Need MODEL number
Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Noon-Air
2006-10-28 01:33:28 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
when was the last time you had it checked and serviced??
bob kater
2006-10-29 21:35:54 UTC
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I use propane and every year I have to bleed my gas line to the furnace
until I smell gas, close it off then try to restart and bingo!!!!!!!!! heat.
the electronic ignition will not try forever to light the furnace and the
pilot draws such a little bit of gas that its quicker to bleed the line then
keep retrying. Is your ignitor working????????
Post by Noon-Air
Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
when was the last time you had it checked and serviced??
daytona
2006-10-29 21:39:43 UTC
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depends on the ignition module
Post by bob kater
I use propane and every year I have to bleed my gas line to the furnace
until I smell gas, close it off then try to restart and bingo!!!!!!!!!
heat. the electronic ignition will not try forever to light the furnace and
the pilot draws such a little bit of gas that its quicker to bleed the line
then keep retrying. Is your ignitor working????????
Post by Noon-Air
Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
when was the last time you had it checked and serviced??
Bubba
2006-10-30 01:16:45 UTC
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Try fixing the leak in the line.
Bubba
Post by bob kater
I use propane and every year I have to bleed my gas line to the furnace
until I smell gas, close it off then try to restart and bingo!!!!!!!!! heat.
the electronic ignition will not try forever to light the furnace and the
pilot draws such a little bit of gas that its quicker to bleed the line then
keep retrying. Is your ignitor working????????
Post by Noon-Air
Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
when was the last time you had it checked and serviced??
Tekkie®
2006-10-31 02:33:53 UTC
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Bubba posted for all of us...
Post by Bubba
Try fixing the leak in the line.
Bubba
Try taking a leak on the line? WAAAA?
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Tekkie Don't bother to thank me, I do this as a public service.
DIMwit
2006-10-31 02:54:40 UTC
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Johnny, Izzat u?


hmm
Post by Tekkie®
Bubba posted for all of us...
Post by Bubba
Try fixing the leak in the line.
Bubba
Try taking a leak on the line? WAAAA?
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Tekkie Don't bother to thank me, I do this as a public service.
Oscar_Lives
2006-10-28 02:32:30 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Gas filter clogged.

Gas injector needs resetting.

Gas controller needs calibration.

etc.
unknown
2006-10-28 14:19:00 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have hundreds of ideas why it's not working. Kindly pay me 100.00
for each one and we can play "fix the furnace".
d***@gmail.com
2017-09-06 23:10:05 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
It sounds like your Gas Valve is not coming on .It the igniter is glowing and you see the fan and furnace running, with no flames, your NOT getting any GAS.
Check your Gas Valve
catalpa
2017-09-06 23:23:43 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
It sounds like your Gas Valve is not coming on .It the igniter is glowing
and you see the fan and furnace running, with no flames, your NOT getting
any GAS.
Check your Gas Valve
How did you find this 11 year old post?

What is the point in replying after 11 years?
Leper
2017-09-07 04:05:16 UTC
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Post by catalpa
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
It sounds like your Gas Valve is not coming on .It the igniter is glowing
and you see the fan and furnace running, with no flames, your NOT getting
any GAS.
Check your Gas Valve
How did you find this 11 year old post?
What is the point in replying after 11 years?
Too late...The complainant froze to death 11 years ago.
But it was thoughtful of the respondent to think it over very carefully
for eleven years to insure a correct answer. Perhaps he would like to
donate to the dead complainants favorite charity?
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Machiavelli wrote:It is necessary for the state to deal in lies and half
truths,
because people are made up of lies and half truths. Even Princes.' And
certainly, by definition all Ambassadors and politicians
Leper
2017-09-07 04:01:37 UTC
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Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
It sounds like your Gas Valve is not coming on .It the igniter is glowing and you see the fan and furnace running, with no flames, your NOT getting any GAS.
Check your Gas Valve
Golly Gee...You don't suppose this poor bastard has been waiting 11
years for your Genius resolution to his problem?
--
Machiavelli wrote:It is necessary for the state to deal in lies and half
truths,
because people are made up of lies and half truths. Even Princes.' And
certainly, by definition all Ambassadors and politicians
d***@gmail.com
2017-09-06 23:10:43 UTC
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Post by s***@gmail.com
I have a Comfortmaker RPJ II gas furnace with an electronic igniter (no
standing pilot light). The furnace and the fan come on when signaled by
the thermostat but the furnace does not light. No flames come out of
the burners. I've tested this with two different thermostats thinking
our old thermostat was not turning on the furnace. But you can hear it
come on. Any ideas what else would keep the burners from lighting/ not
igniting? or what the problem may be? There is no smell of gas. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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