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Bradford White Water Heater Error Code 5 flashes (red)
Gas Control V2: Electronics, sensor, or gas valve fault detected.
SourceBradford White DV Series Direct Vent Water Heaters - Service Manualp. 8
Diagnostic procedure
The full 5 flashes (red) procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check water temperature sensor and its connection for open circuits, shorts, or differences in resistance between the two sensor elements. Replace gas control.
SourceBradford White DV Series Direct Vent Water Heaters - Service Manualp. 8
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