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The Goodman 20162904 Primary Limit Temperature Control is the OEM high-limit safety switch for the VMES800804BXAA gas furnace. This normally-closed thermal limit continuously monitors heat-exchanger and plenum temperature, cutting power to the gas valve if the furnace overheats — protecting your equipment and home from unsafe operating conditions. A tripping or open primary limit is one of the most common causes of a furnace that fires briefly then shuts down on a hard lockout.
OEM vs. Generic: This is the genuine Goodman-specified limit switch, calibrated to the exact trip temperature engineered for the VMES800804BXAA heat exchanger. Generic replacements often carry incorrect trip points or mounting geometry, which can cause nuisance lockouts or defeat the safety margin. For a code-compliant, warranty-safe repair we recommend the OEM part.
Install difficulty: Easy (2 of 5). Two mounting screws and two spade terminals. Always shut off power and gas before servicing, and confirm the trip rating matches the switch you removed.