Mitsubishi Air Conditioner Error Codes

Troubleshooting and Error Codes for Mitsubishi Air Conditioners

The list below features all the malfunction error codes for Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners and their potential causes.  You may determine the state and problem of the air conditioner or air conditioning system by looking up the error code.

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Mitsubishi Electric 4 Digit Air Conditioner Error Codes

Error Code Number Air Conditioner Fault Description
0403 Serial communication error
0900 Test run
1102 Discharge temperature fault
1301 Low pressure fault
1302 High pressure fault
1500 Refrigerant overcharge
2500 Drain sensor submergence
2502 Drain pump fault
2503 Drain sensor fault
2600 Water leak
4102 Open phase
4106 Transmission power supply fault
4115 Power supply signal sync error
4116 RPM error/Motor error
4220 Abnormal bus voltage
4225 Low bus voltage
4230/4260 Heatsink overheat protection activated
4240 Overload protection activated
4250 Overcurrent protection activated
4255 Outdoor unit fan error
5101 Temperature sensor fault
5102 Return air thermistor fault
5110 Outdoor unit inverter heatsink thermistor error
5201 Pressure sensor fault
5301 Current sensor fault
5701 Loose float switch
6201 Remote controller issue
6600 Address overlap
6601 Polarity setting error
6602 Transmission processor hardware error
6603 Transmission line busy
6606 Communication fault
6607 No ACK
6608 No response
6831/6834 MA controller signal reception error
6832/6833 MA controller comms fault
7100 Total capacity error
7101 Capacity code setting error
7102 Wrong number of connected units
7105 Address setting error
7106 Attribute setting error
7110 Signal transmission error
7111 Remote controller sensor fault
7113 Function setting error
7117 Model setting error
7130 Incompatible unit combination

General Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioner Error Codes

Error Code Number and Letter Air Conditioner Fault Description
P1 Intake sensor error
P2 P9 Pipe (Liquid or 2-phase pipe) sensor error
E6 E7 Indoor/outdoor unit communication error
P4 Drain sensor error
P5 Drain pump error
PA Forced compressor error
P6 Freezing/Overheating safeguard operation
EE Communication error between indoor and outdoor units
P8 Pipe temperature error
E4 Remote controller signal receiving error
Fb Indoor unit control system error (memory error, etc.)
E0 E3 Remote controller transmission error
E1 E2 Remote controller control board error
E9 Indoor/outdoor unit communication error (Transmitting error) (Outdoor unit)
UP Compressor overcurrent interruption
U3, U4 Open/short of outdoor unit thermistors
UF Compressor overcurrent interruption (When compressor locked)
U2 Abnormal high discharging temperature/49C worked/insufficient refrigerant
U1 Ud Abnormal high pressure (63H worked)/Overheating safeguard operation
U5 Abnormal temperature of heat sink
U6 Compressor overcurrent interruption/Abnormal of power module
U7 Abnormality of superheat due to low discharge temperature
U8 Outdoor unit fan safeguard stop
U9 UH Abnormality such as overvoltage or voltage shortage and abnormal synchronous signal to the main circuit/ Current sensor error.

Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioner Error Codes

Error Code Number and Letter Air Conditioner Fault Description
EA Error detail Miswiring of indoor/outdoor unit. exceed the number of indoor unit connections.
EB Error detail Miswiring of indoor/outdoor unit. (miswiring disconnection)
EC Error detail Start-up time over
E6 Error detail Indoor/outdoor unit transmission error (signal receiving error)
E7 Error detail Indoor/outdoor unit transmission error (transmitting error)
E8 Error detail Indoor/outdoor unit transmission error (signal receiving error)
E9 Error detail Indoor/outdoor unit transmission error (transmitting error)
E0 Error detail Remote control transmission error (signal receiving error)
E3 Error detail Remote control transmission error (transmitting error)
E4 Error detail Remote control transmission error (signal receiving error)
E5 Error detail Remote control transmission error (transmitting error)
EF Error detail M-NET transmission error
ED Error detail Serial transmission error
P1 Error detail Abnormality of room temperature thermistor (TH1)
P2 Error detail Abnormality of pipe temperature thermistor/liquid (TH2)
P4 Error detail Abnormality of drain sensor (DS)
P5 Error detail Malfunction of drain-up machine
P6 Error detail Freezing/overheating protection detect
P8 Error detail Abnormality of pipe temperature
P9 Error detail Anormality of pipe temperature thermistor/condenser/evaporator (TH5)
F1 Error detail Reverse phase detection
F2 Error detail L3 open phase detection
F3 Error detail 63L connector open
F4 Error detail 49C connector open
F7 Error detail Reverse phase detection circuit (p.c.board) fault
F8 Error detail Input circuit fault
F9 Error detail Connector 2 or more open
FA Error detail L2-phased open phase or 51CM connector open
U2 Error detail Abnormal high discharging temperature
U2 Error detail Inner thermostat (49C) operation
U1 Error detail Abnormal high pressure (high pressure swicth 63H worked)
U1 Error detail Direct cut operation
UE Error detail High pressure error (ball valve closed)
UL Error detail Abnormal low pressure
UD Error detail Overheat protection
U6 Error detail Compressor over current (overload) cut off
UA Error detail Compressor over current (terminal relay operation)
UF Error detail Compressor over current (start-up locked) cut off
UF Error detail Compressor over current (operating locked) cut off
UH Error detail Current sensor error
U3 Error detail Discharge thermistor short/open
U4 Error detail Outdoor thermistor short/open
Mr.Slim K-control Display of remote controller
LED E0 Diagnosis of malfunction Transmitting/receiving signal error
LED P1 Diagnosis of malfunction Intake air sensor abnormal
LED P2 Diagnosis of malfunction Pipe sensor abnormal
LED P3 Diagnosis of malfunction System error (transmitting/receiving signal)
LED P4 Diagnosis of malfunction Drain sensor abnormal
LED P5 Diagnosis of malfunction Malfunctioning of the drain overflow protecting mechanism
LED P6 Diagnosis of malfunction Abnormality of the coil frost/overheating protection mode
LED P7 Diagnosis of malfunction System error (address)
LED P8 Diagnosis of malfunction Outdoor unit malfunction
Mr.Slim K-control PUH-EK Outdoor unit
LED ON Operation status
LED Flash Check code display
LED LD1

LED ON Compressor directive

LED Flash Reverse phase detect

LED LD2

LED ON Heating directive

LED Flash Open phase detect

LED LD3

LED ON During 63H1 operation

LED Flash Pipe sensor short/open

LED LD4

LED ON Compressor ON

LED Flash High pressure switch (63H2) operation

LED LD5

LED ON Outdoor fan ON

LED Flash Over current relay (51CM) operation

LED LD6

LED ON 4-way valve ON

LED Flash Thermal switch (26C) operation

LED LD7

LED ON Bypass valve ON

LED Flash Thermistor (TH3) overheat protection

LED LD8

LED ON Crankcase heater ON

LED Flash Defective input

Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioner Error Codes

Error Code Letter and Number Air Conditioner Fault Description
EO

During individual unit control:

Bad contact of transmission wire

Signal transmitting/receiving circuits are abnormal

P1

Bad contact with the thermistor

Damaged thermistor

P2

Bad contact with the thermistor

Damaged thermistor

P3

Bad contact of transmission wire

Signal transmitting/receiving circuits are abnormal

Wrong operation due to noise wave emitted by other appliances

P4

Bad contact of transmission wire

Damaged thermistor

P5

Malfunction of the drain pump

Damaged drain sensor

P6 Short cycle of air cycle
Dirty air filter
Damaged fan
Abnormal refrigerant
P7 Wrong address-setting
Signal transmitting/receiving circuit of the remote controller is abnormal
Wrong SW6-setting
P8 Wrong wiring of indoor/outdoor connecting wire
Reversed phase
The protection device is working
Damaged outdoor coil thermistor

General Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioner Problems

Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioner Not Heating

First check all the not cooling issues as these are interchangable.

Problem Treatment
Standby showing on control panel The air conditioner must warm up the coils when it is set to heating mode. This is standard functioning, and it lasts for around five to ten minutes after which the device starts heating normally. While the equipment is on standby, do not switch it off as this will just prolong the procedure.
Defrost or Standby showing on control panel The temperature of the external coil in a heat pump system can drop significantly while it is heating. Frost can occasionally build up on the coil. To get rid of this frost from the coil, the machine has to periodically enter “defrost” mode. After this procedure, which typically takes five to ten minutes, the machine will resume its regular functions. To avoid this procedure, do not try to switch the machine off and on again; it will just reset and begin the “defrost” process once more.
Blowing cool air when on Because the ceiling duct is located in the surrounding air. The interior fan will release this unconditioned air through the outlets when the device is switched on. This is standard procedure and shouldn’t take longer than a minute or two.

Air Conditioner Not Cooling

If your air conditioner is operating but it doesn’t seem to be cooling there are various symptoms.

Problem Treatment
Filter Blocked Clean or replace the return air filter.
There a too many zones on at once The majority of ducted systems are zoned and made to operate as many places as possible. Switch off any unused, superfluous zones.
There is a low refrigerant warning Refrigerant might progressively leak over time as a result of aging or improper installation. A professional is required to fix the leak and add refrigerant, if feasible.
Faulty Part There may be a fault with a part such as an electronic control board, fan motor or even the compressor. This will need to be diagnosed by a technician.
Hot air is blowing when the AC unit is on. Because the ductwork is often located in a heated roof space in a standard ducted air conditioner installation. When the fan runs, the heated air is released via the outlets. This is standard procedure and should take no more than a minute or two.
Air Conditioner Has No Power

Please check the following if your air conditioner won’t power on at all or if your control panel doesn’t have any display on the LCD screen.

Verify that the air conditioning unit’s circuit breaker in your meter box is turned on. Re-turn the circuit breaker on if it has tripped. A professional is required to investigate if the circuit breaker trips often, indicating a power problem.

Verify that the unit’s isolating switch, which is often found on the wall adjacent to the outside unit, is turned on. An electrician must inspect and replace the isolating switch if there is a problem with it, such as if it is loose or difficult to move.

Air Conditioner Has No Airflow

There may be several reasons why specific parts of your house aren’t getting any air.

A malfunctioning motor damper would be the most frequent reason. This valve regulates the airflow by turning it on or off. The removal and replacement of this motor damper would depend on its kind.

It’s possible that workers who have recently been in your ceiling area have ripped, split, or moved a duct from a collar and neglected to replace it.

Air Conditioner is Leaking Water

Condensation is produced by the refrigeration cycle of the air conditioner, depending on how it operates. Depending on whether the external unit is being heated or cooled, this water condensation is removed.

When the outdoor unit is in the heating mode, condensation forms at the coil and needs to be drained from beneath. Since this is how things normally work, there is no need to be alarmed.

In order to remove water from the inside unit during cooling operation, a condensate drain is built. Normally, this water is sent to a roof gutter. It is best to take care of this drain before turning on the cooling system since it may become clogged, break, or become dislodged, causing water to leak into the space above your ceiling.

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