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The Goodman 0130F00010S is a genuine OEM flame sensor (flame rod) for the VCES961005CNAA gas furnace. It uses flame rectification to confirm the burner has lit: when the flame bridges the rod and ground, a small microamp signal tells the control board to keep the gas valve open. A dirty, cracked, or worn flame sensor is one of the most common causes of furnace short-cycling and intermittent no-heat calls — the burners light, then shut off within seconds because the board never sees a valid flame signal.
The 0130F00010S has the exact rod length, bracket angle, and terminal that positions the tip correctly in the flame for this furnace. Genuine OEM rods maintain a strong, stable microamp signal. Generic sensors may sit at the wrong depth in the flame, producing a weak signal that drifts as the rod ages and returns the short-cycling problem sooner.
Easy (1/5). Shut off power and gas, remove the single mounting screw, unplug the wire, and install the new sensor. Take the opportunity to verify a clean burner. After installing, restart the furnace and confirm the burners stay lit through a full heat cycle.