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Double horizontal lines on seven segment display

Soft Disable — Control not communicating

Lennox · Communicating Systems

What does Double horizontal lines on seven segment display mean?

Double horizontal lines shown on the seven-segment display of an air handler, integrated furnace, or outdoor control indicate that the control has been put into a soft disable mode. This usually happens when the system detects an unknown or unconfigured device.

Common Causes

  • Control replaced and needs reconfiguration
  • New device detected on the system
  • Existing device not communicating with the thermostat

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Confirm all wiring between devices, including the thermostat and Smart Hub, is secure.

  2. 2

    Cycle power to the Lennox system by turning it off at the breaker for 30 seconds, then back on.

  3. 3

    Navigate to the thermostat menu: > settings > advanced settings > view dealer control center.

  4. 4

    Select 'Equipment', then 'Reset', then 'Re-configure system' and confirm.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Lennox Communicating Systems
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