GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY (TWO-STAGE VARIABLE-SPEED) DOC GOODMAN-E6

Goodman furnace: Low Flame Sense Signal (E6)

Q: What does E6 mean on a Goodman furnace?

Low Flame Sense Signal (E6). Furnace runs, but the flame-sensor microamp signal fell below spec. Official: coated/oxidized sensor, wrong sensor position, or lazy flame from improper gas pressure.

E6 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E6 — MATCH IT ABOVE

DIY-friendly fix

What does E6 mean on a Goodman furnace? Furnace runs, but the flame-sensor microamp signal fell below spec. Official: coated/oxidized sensor, wrong sensor position, or lazy flame from improper gas pressure.

GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.

Try these first — in this order

Clean or replace the flame sensor — 15 minutes.

1Check: Coated/oxidized flame sensor

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Persistent after cleaning → gas-pressure adjustment. DIY part cost: $8–15 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

Coated/oxidized flame sensor DIY-CHECKABLE

Parts referenced by this code

0130F00010 — Flame Sensor

$8–15 · also sold as B1172606

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Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.

Applies to

GMVC96 · GCVC96 · AMVC96 · ACVC96

Different Goodman generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.

Verified against Goodman GMVC96/GCVC96 Service Manual, p.44

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