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Carrier 50JX-042 Ignition Control Board
Another safety feature is the ignition control board, which regulates the gas valve, the ignition timing and other safety devices built into the system. It has been a very important device that has now become a piece of the main circuit board instead of having two separate boards.
Main clues your ignition control board has very little life left
- The electrical signal from the home thermostat does not get to the Carrier control board
- Every other potential issue within the heating and AC system is researched and comes to be OK
- The ignition system is unable to begin when called upon
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If you are going to be buying or ordering any Carrier 50JX-042 part do your best and cross-check the model number and also make a visual inspection so that you are positive that the right ignition control board is the one being purchased. If you are not sure about installing the ignition control board by yourself then it may be wise to find a professional in your area to do the replacement of the part.
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