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Furnace won't work because of a loose Inducer Motor Connector

The 3 circuit inducer motor connector is kind of loose. I have had some luck getting the furnace to fire by wiggling the connection, but now it seems to not be working. Is it okay for me to remove the control panel, to see if something is broken on the other side? What do you advise...it's a little cold out!! It is a Carrier Weathermaker 8000 model 58WAV091-14

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Cut power to the system at the main disconnect.
Turn the gas off at the unit.

remove the panel, andsee if the stakon conection is intact. Chances are its just a loose connection from your description.

If the problem is not obviose, let us know what you did or did not find.

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