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Error code reference
Lennox Furnace Error Code E 290
Ignitor circuit fault - Failed ignitor or triggering circuitry.
SourceLennox EL296DFV(X) - Service Manual: icomfort-Enabled Gas Furnacep. 13
Diagnostic procedure
The full E 290 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Measure resistance of hot surface ignitor. Replace if open or not within specifications (39-70 ohms). 1-hour soft lockout. Clears when flame has been proven stable.
SourceLennox EL296UHE - Service Manual: High-Efficiency Gas Furnacep. 13
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
Includes expected resistance and voltage values, connector pinouts, and supersession notes for replacement parts.
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Where this code is documented
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