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The Goodman 20162904 Primary Limit Temperature Control is the genuine OEM auto-reset high-limit for the Amana/Goodman AMH80803BXBB 80% AFUE furnace. Mounted on the heat-exchanger bulkhead, it continuously monitors supply-air temperature and cuts power to the gas valve if the plenum overheats — usually from a dirty filter, weak blower, or restricted ductwork. When conditions normalize, it resets automatically. A failed primary limit causes short-cycling, no heat, or a furnace that runs the blower without firing.
The OEM 20162904 ships with the precise trip temperature and insertion depth engineered for this heat exchanger. Substituting a generic control with a different set point risks nuisance trips or inadequate overheat protection. Because this part governs a safety cutoff, factory OEM is strongly recommended.
Moderate — de-energize the furnace, disconnect the wiring, remove the two mounting screws, and transfer the sensing element to the same location so it reads plenum temperature correctly. If the limit was tripping, correct the underlying airflow problem before restarting.