Payne furnace: Code 14 — Ignition Lockout
Try DIY first, then call a pro
Payne furnaces share the Carrier control platform — this code table applies to the equivalent Payne models. Confirm against your unit's panel label.
What does code 14 mean on a Carrier furnace? The system failed to ignite and prove flame in 4 attempts. Auto-resets after 3 hours. Root causes = see code 34.
This condition involves the gas or combustion side. If you smell gas or a CO alarm sounds: leave, then call your gas utility. Diagnostic info here is reference — combustion repairs are for licensed technicians.
GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.
Try these first — in this order
Clean the flame sensor, then watch an ignition attempt.
Gas pressure and valve work. DIY part cost: $8–18 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.
What causes it (in order of likelihood)
- Everything under code 34 — flame sensor first DIY-CHECKABLE
Parts referenced by this code
Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.
Applies to
58STA · 58STX · Bryant 310/311/312 series · Payne PG8M series
Different Payne generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.
Verified against Carrier 58STA/58STX Installation & Service Instructions (1106202L), p.37/48 — “System failed to ignite gas and prove flame in 4 attempts. See status code 34”
Last verified 2026-07-06 · how we verify