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Carrier 45: Control circuitry lockout. Auto-resets after 1 hour

Ref. CARRIER-45 · From the Carrier furnace manual · Updated 2026-10-23

Status code45Carrier
What it means

Control circuitry lockout. Auto-resets after 1 hour.

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How it shows: Status LED: 4 short flash(es) then 5 long flash(es) (code 45)

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§1Likely causes

  • Gas valve relay stuck open
  • Flame sense circuit failure
  • Software check error

§2Safe DIY steps

  1. Reset power to clear the lockout
  2. Technicianreplace the control if the status code repeats
Safety firstIf you smell gas, do not touch any electrical switch or use a phone in the building; leave immediately and call your gas supplier from outside. Turn off electrical power at the furnace switch or breaker before opening any panel, and never bypass or jumper a limit, rollout or pressure switch. Gas valve, burner, venting, wiring and control-board work should be done by a licensed HVAC technician.

§3When to call a pro

Call a licensed HVAC technician: if the code repeats after a power reset.

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§4Other Carrier codes

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Limit circuit lockout: a limit or flame rollout switch was open longer than 3 minutes. Control auto-resets after 3 hours (see code 33).

14Carrier

Ignition lockout: system failed to ignite gas and prove flame in 4 attempts. Control auto-resets after 3 hours (see code 34).

21Carrier

Gas heating lockout. Control will NOT auto-reset.

22Carrier

Abnormal flame-proving signal: flame is proved while the gas valve is de-energized. Inducer runs until the fault is cleared.

23Carrier

Pressure switch did not open.

31Carrier

Low (LPS) or high (HPS) pressure switch did not close or reopened.