Daikin · Furnace
EE9 High-stage pressure switch did not close
What the control is telling you
On a two-stage furnace the high-stage pressure switch does not close when the inducer goes to high speed. The furnace keeps running on low stage only. Flowcharts call this code E9.
Applies to: Daikin DR96TN (upflow/horizontal) and DD96TN (downflow/horizontal) two-stage 96% furnaces with 9-speed ECM motor, R-32 ready
Likely causes
- Pressure switch hose blocked, pinched or connected wrong
- Blocked flue or intake, or vent too long / too many elbows
- Blocked condensate drain
- Weak inducer on high speed
- Bad switch or loose wiring
Test and repair steps
- Inspect the high-stage pressure switch hose and repair or replace it.
- Check the flue and intake piping for blockage and for correct length, elbows and termination.
- Check the drain system and front cover pressure switch.
- With a manometer, compare the negative pressure at high inducer speed with the switch rating; enough vacuum but open switch = replace the switch.
- Check inducer voltage and amps; replace the inducer if it cannot pull enough vacuum.
- Tighten or correct the pressure switch wiring and retest a high-fire call.
Settings for these units
- Normal status displays (7-segment) · Daikin DR96TN/DD96TN
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Source: Daikin RSD6612304 (DR96TN/DD96TN service), 2 Stage Troubleshooting Codes, p.28-29; Error Code E1, E2, E8, E9 flowchart p.36. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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