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Bradford White Water Heater Error Code 5 flashes red (V2)

Water temperature sensor failure.

SourceBradford White Ultra Low NOx Water Heaters - Service Manual: ECO Defender Seriesp. 9

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Diagnostic procedure

The full 5 flashes red (V2) 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 Ultra Low NOx Water Heaters - Service Manual: ECO Defender Seriesp. 9

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The full 5 flashes red (V2) procedure

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