Lennox Ducted Heating

Lennox Ducted Heating Error Code E203

Ducted Heating

E203 means different things on different Ducted Heating models. Enter your model number to see only your reading, or find your model below.

What It Means

  • SL280DFNV, SL280UHV, SL297UHNV: Appliance capacity / size is NOT programmed. Invalid unit codes refer to configuration flow chart.
  • SLP98UHV, SLP99UHV: Appliance capacity / size is NOT programmed. Invalid unit codes refer to configuration flow chart in installation instructions.
  • SL280DFNV: Furnace control does not recognize unit size code: three horizontal bars followed by continuous E203.

Causes & actions from Lennox

Appliance capacity / size is NOT programmed. Invalid unit codes refer to configuration flow chart.

Models: SL280DFNV, SL280UHV, SL297UHNV

How it shows
  • Integrated control 7-segment display: E203

No appliance capacity code selected. Check for proper con- figuring under: Unit Size Codes for Furnace on configuration guide or in installation instructions. Critical Alert. Cleared af- ter valid unit code is read following a reset. (Remove thermo- stat from system while applying power and reprogramming.)

Applicable models & manual sources
  • SL280DFNV

    Appliance capacity / size is NOT pro- grammed. Invalid unit codes refer to con- figuration flow chart.

    SL280DFNV manual, page 46

  • SL280UHV

    Appliance capacity / size is NOT pro- grammed. Invalid unit codes refer to con- figuration flow chart.

    SL280UHV manual, page 53

  • SL297UHNV

    Appliance capacity / size is NOT pro- grammed. Invalid unit codes refer to con- figuration flow chart.

    SL297UHNV manual, page 56

Appliance capacity / size is NOT programmed. Invalid unit codes refer to configuration flow chart in installation instructions.

Models: SLP98UHV, SLP99UHV

How it shows
  • Integrated control 7-segment display: E203

No furnace size code selected. Check unit size codes on configuration guide or in installation instructions.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • SLP98UHV

    Appliance capacity / size is NOT programmed. Invalid unit codes refer to configuration flow chart in installation instructions.

    SLP98UHV manual, page 62

  • SLP99UHV

    Appliance capacity / size is NOT programmed. Invalid unit codes refer to configuration flow chart in installation instructions.

    SLP99UHV manual, page 31

Furnace control does not recognize unit size code: three horizontal bars followed by continuous E203.

Models: SL280DFNV

How it shows
  • Integrated control 7-segment display: E203

In IDLE (no heating, cooling or indoor fan), hold button until solid P, release; P begins blinking. Hold to cycle each size code for three seconds. Correct code released flashes for ten seconds; hold five seconds within that period to store and reset. Expired period or shorter hold exits to IDLE without storing. Cycle24V to verify nonvolatile size; three bars mean repeat programming.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • SL280DFNV

    Furnace control does not recognize unit size code: three horizontal bars followed by continuous E203.

    SL280DFNV manual, page 50

Disclaimer: This information is for general reference. Code wording and instructions vary by model. Always follow the service manual for your exact unit.

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