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    Oct 21, 2009, 06:54 PM
    Furnace Pilot Lite gas
    I Turn to pilot and hold down the button from 3 to twelve minutes when released it goes out.
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    Oct 21, 2009, 07:23 PM
    If the pilot is lit but goes out the thermocouple probably needs to be replaced.
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