Honeywell S8610U Intermittent Pilot Ignition
Honeywell S8610U Intermittent Pilot Ignition code 4
A flame was sensed out of sequence, forcing the burner system to lock out immediately.
Safety first. This code involves a gas, flame or electrical hazard. Do not keep resetting it. Leave burner, gas train and high voltage work to a qualified technician. WERCS answers 24/7 at (877) 489-3727.
- Code
- 4
- Name
- Not named in the manual
- Controller
- Honeywell S8610U Intermittent Pilot Ignition
- Type
- Flame failure
- What it does
- Critical alarm
- Risk
- RED Specialist territory
- Reset
- Clears on its own when the condition goes away
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated November 4, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does Honeywell S8610U Intermittent Pilot Ignition code 4 mean?
A flame was sensed out of sequence, forcing the burner system to lock out immediately.
Is Honeywell S8610U Intermittent Pilot Ignition code 4 dangerous?
It is graded red, specialist territory: it involves a burner, gas, flame or safety lockout, so leave the repair to a qualified technician.
How do I fix Honeywell S8610U Intermittent Pilot Ignition code 4?
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