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BRYANT DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE STATUS LED — SHORT + LONG FLASH CODES DOC BRYANT-24

Bryant furnace code 24: Secondary Voltage Fuse Open

YOUR LIGHT: 2 SHORT + 4 LONG FLASHES — MATCH IT ABOVE

Try DIY first, then call a pro

Bryant furnaces share the Carrier control platform — this code table applies to the equivalent Bryant models. Confirm against your unit's panel label.

What does code 24 mean on a Bryant furnace? A short in the 24VAC wiring blew the board's automotive-type 3-amp fuse. Official: replace with a 3-amp fuse ONLY.

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GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.

Try these first — in this order

Find and fix the bare wire, then a fresh ATC-3 fuse — 5 minutes.

1Check: Shorted thermostat/low-voltage wiring (often nicked during install work)
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Fuse blows again = live short hunting. DIY part cost: $2–5 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

  1. Shorted thermostat/low-voltage wiring (often nicked during install work) DIY-CHECKABLE

Parts referenced by this code

ATC-3 — 3-Amp Automotive Fuse (ATC-3)
$2–5

Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.

Questions about this code

What does code 24 mean on a Bryant furnace?

A short in the 24VAC wiring blew the board's automotive-type 3-amp fuse. Official: replace with a 3-amp fuse ONLY.

How do I fix Bryant furnace code 24?

Finding the short and replacing the fuse is technician work, since a new fuse can blow again if the short remains.

How much does it cost to fix Bryant furnace code 24?

Cost depends mostly on how long the short takes to find. A visibly nicked thermostat wire may be quick, while a hidden short takes longer.

Applies to

Bryant 310/311/312 series

Different Bryant generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.

Same control platform, same code: Carrier furnace code 24 · Payne furnace code 24

Verified against Carrier 58STA/58STX Installation & Service Instructions (1106202L), p.37 — “use ONLY a 3-amp fuse... status code 24 when fuse needs to be replaced”

Bryant 310/311/312 series furnaces use the Carrier 58STA/58STX control platform. No separate Bryant service document is cited — confirm the code map against your unit's panel label.

Last verified 2026-07-06 · page updated 2026-10-03 · how we verify

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