{"product_id":"blamecheck-ecm-motor-tester","title":"BlameCheck","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dead blower, a big quote and no clear answer. Clip this ECM tester onto your 24VAC, plug it into the motor, flip the switch and watch the motor. You head to the parts counter knowing you didn't order a motor on a guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the motor on its own first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip the multimeter probing on 16 pin harnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep both hands free at the furnace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the test with a single flip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne tester, both ECM plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch your motor label to the 16 pin ECM 2.3 plug or the 4 pin ECM 3.0 plug. A red spade wire covers the X13 rotation signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRead the test at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm power, then start the test with one flip. A 24 VAC light, a START test light and an I\/O rocker switch do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClip on without stretching\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReach your terminals from where you stand. Black and red alligator clips sit on 61 cm (24 in) leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit it in a tight closet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlip it into a tool bag or set it beside the furnace. The body measures 9.9 x 1.8 cm (3.9 x 0.7 in), leads excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug the control harness from the motor and plug in the matching tester connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the black and red leads onto your system's 24VAC terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the 24 VAC indicator light is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlip the I\/O rocker switch and watch the START test light and the motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eECM tester body with two motor connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed X13 rotation signal wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlligator clip leads for 24 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on X13 motors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. X13 Evergreen is one of the motors it works with, and the red wire with an insulated spade terminal carries the X13 rotation signal. Check your motor label to confirm the type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on my specific furnace brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch by motor type. Check your motor label for ECM 2.3, ECM 3.0 or X13 Evergreen; the 16 pin and 4 pin connectors and the red X13 wire are made for those.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe power light is on but the motor won't spin. Why?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 24 VAC light shows the tester has 24VAC power. If the motor still doesn't move, go back through the steps above: harness plugged into the matching connector, clips on 24VAC, then the rocker switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it universal, or do I need extra adapters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe motor connectors and the X13 wire are already part of the kit, so you have nothing extra to buy for those motor types. Match your motor label to the right plug and you're ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It runs on your system's 24VAC through the clip leads, so there are no batteries to replace. It also has built-in short circuit protection, and the 24 VAC light shows power is reaching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it tell me if the control board is bad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt checks the motor on its own, with the tester powered from your 24VAC terminals. It is built for the motor check you want before you order a part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it worth it if I only see ECMs now and then?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be. There are no batteries to replace, the compact body sticks on by its magnet, and you get a check before you order a motor. It stays ready for the call that comes up now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrimyDeals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49750602711195,"sku":"PD-blamecheck-ecm-motor-tester-1","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/1712\/7067\/files\/ecm-motor-tester__p1_v2.png?v=1791476034","url":"https:\/\/primydeals.com\/products\/blamecheck-ecm-motor-tester","provider":"PrimyDeals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}