Daikin Air Conditioning
79 fault codes documented
A0 - External protection active
An external protection device has been activated, which is preventing the air conditioner from operating.
A1 - Indoor PCB failure
There is a defect with the main circuit board inside the indoor unit.
A2 - Malfunction of freezing protection
The system has detected conditions that could lead to freezing, possibly due to restricted airflow or low refrigerant.
A3 - High water level
The unit has detected a high water level, likely in the condensate drain system.
A4 - Malfunction of freezing protection
The system has activated freezing protection. This is often due to insufficient airflow over the indoor coil.
A5 - Heating or freeze protection active
The air conditioner is in a protection mode, either for heating or to prevent freezing during cooling.
A6 - Fan motor failure
The fan motor in the indoor unit is experiencing a failure.
A7 - Louvre motor fault
The motor that controls the air outlet louvres (vents) has failed.
A8 - Power supply failure
There is an issue with the power supply to the indoor unit.
A9 - EEV failure
The Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) has a defect or is not functioning correctly.
AC - Malfunction of electronic expansion valve
Similar to A9, this code indicates a malfunction with the electronic expansion valve that regulates refrigerant flow.
AE - Heater overheat
The heating element in the unit has overheated, likely due to airflow obstruction or a faulty sensor.
AF - High water level
A high water level has been detected while the thermostat is off. This is similar to A3 but specific to thermo-off.
AH - Dust collector failure
There is a defect with the dust collection system or its element.
AJ - Capacity setting error
The system's capacity settings are incorrect or missing.
C0 - Malfunction of sensor system (unified)
A general sensor malfunction has been detected within the indoor unit.
C1 - Communication failure (main-sub PCB)
Communication has failed between the main and sub printed circuit boards (PCBs).
C3 - Malfunction of drain level sensor
The sensor that monitors the water level in the drain pan or line is not working correctly.
C4 - Indoor coil sensor fault
The sensor measuring the temperature of the indoor coil has an open or short circuit.
C5 - Suction pipe sensor fault
The sensor measuring the temperature of the suction pipe has an open or short circuit.
C6 - Fan motor driver failure
The driver controlling the fan motor has failed.
C7 - Front panel driving motor fault
The motor responsible for operating the front panel has a fault.
C8 - Malfunction of AC input current sensor system
The system's sensor for monitoring incoming AC current is faulty.
C9 - Return air sensor fault
The sensor measuring the temperature of the air returning to the unit is open or short circuited.
CA - Discharge air sensor fault
The sensor measuring the temperature of the air being discharged from the unit is open or short circuited.
CC - Humidity sensor failure
The humidity sensor within the unit has failed.
CE - Malfunction of switch box thermistor
The temperature sensor located within the switch box of the indoor unit is malfunctioning.
CF - Malfunction of high pressure switch
The high-pressure safety switch has activated or is malfunctioning.
CH - Malfunction of dust collector of air cleaner
Indicates a problem with the air cleaner's dust collection system.
CJ - Remote sensor failure
The sensor connected to the remote controller has a defect.
E0 - Protection devices tripped
One or more protection devices in the outdoor unit have been triggered.
E1 - Outdoor PCB failure
There is a defect with the main circuit board in the outdoor unit.
E2 - Missing of earth leakage detection core
The system's earth leakage detection system has an issue, possibly a faulty sensor or connection.
E3 - High pressure
The high-pressure switch in the outdoor unit has been tripped.
E4 - Low pressure
The low-pressure switch in the outdoor unit has been tripped.
E5 - Inverter compressor lock or overheating
The inverter compressor has either locked up or is overheating.
E6 - DOL compressor locked
The Direct-On-Line (DOL) compressor has locked up, likely due to high current draw.
E7 - Fan motor failure (outdoor)
The fan motor in the outdoor unit has failed.
E8 - Inverter compressor high current
The inverter compressor is drawing excessive current.
E9 - EEV motor failure (outdoor)
The Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) motor in the outdoor unit has failed.
EA - 4-way valve failure
The 4-way valve, which changes the system's operation between heating and cooling, has a defect.
EC - Inlet water temperature abnormal
The temperature of the water entering the unit is abnormal.
EF - Thermal storage unit defect
There is a defect within the thermal storage unit's components.
EH - Wet alarm
A 'wet alarm' suggests a moisture detection issue, possibly related to leaks or condensation.
EJ - Abnormal high pressure or refrigerant overcharged
System pressure is too high, likely due to too much refrigerant.
F0 - Abnormal high pressure actuation of HPS
The high-pressure switch (HPS) has activated due to excessively high system pressure.
F1 - Abnormal oil pressure
The compressor is reporting abnormal oil pressure, which is critical for lubrication.
F3 - High discharge temperature
The discharge temperature within the unit has exceeded 110°C.
F4 - Abnormal high temperature of refrigerant oil
The oil within the compressor has become excessively hot.
F5 - Abnormal exhaust temperature of engine
This code is specific to systems with an engine (like a generator backup) and indicates high exhaust temperature.
F6 - High pressure in cooling or over charged
High pressure is detected in the system during cooling, or the unit is overcharged with refrigerant.
H0 - Compressor sensor system disconnected
All sensors related to the compressor system have become disconnected.
H1 - Humidifier damper failure
The damper system for the humidifier is experiencing a failure.
H2 - Malfunction of room temperature sensor or humidifier unit damper
Either the room temperature sensor or the damper for the humidifier unit is faulty.
H3 - High-pressure switch open circuit
The high-pressure switch has an open circuit, indicating a potential pressure issue or switch failure.
H4 - Low-pressure switch open circuit
The low-pressure switch has an open circuit, suggesting a possible pressure issue or switch fault.
H5 - Compressor overload sensor failure
The sensor designed to detect compressor overload has failed.
H6 - Compressor position failure
There is an error in detecting the compressor's position.
H7 - Fan motor signal failure
The signal related to the fan motor operation is faulty.
H8 - Compressor input error
There is an error with the input signal to the compressor.
H9 - Failed ambient sensor
The sensor measuring the outside ambient temperature has failed (open or short circuit).
HA - Malfunction of outdoor air thermistor
The temperature sensor measuring the outdoor air temperature is malfunctioning.
J1 - Failed pressure sensor
A pressure sensor within the system has failed.
J2 - Failed current sensor
The sensor that measures electrical current has failed.
J3 - Failed discharge pipe sensor
The sensor measuring the temperature of the discharge pipe has an open or short circuit.
J4 - Failed outdoor coil vapour sensor
The sensor for the outdoor coil's vapour line has an open or short circuit.
J5 - Failed suction pipe sensor
The sensor measuring the temperature of the suction pipe has an open or short circuit.
J6 - Failed outdoor coil sensor
The sensor measuring the temperature of the outdoor coil has an open or short circuit.
J7 - Failed liquid pipe sensor
The sensor measuring the temperature of the liquid pipe has an open or short circuit.
J8 - Failed liquid pipe sensor
Another sensor for the liquid pipe temperature has an open or short circuit.
J9 - Failed sub cool heat exchanger sensor
The sensor for the sub-cool heat exchanger has an open or short circuit.
JA - Failed high pressure sensor
The sensor that measures high pressure has an open or short circuit.
JC - Failed low pressure sensor
The sensor that measures low pressure has an open or short circuit.
JH - Failed oil temperature sensor
The sensor measuring the oil temperature has an open or short circuit.
L0 - Inverter system failure
There is a failure within the inverter system of the air conditioner.
L1 - Inverter PCB failure
The main circuit board for the inverter system has failed.
L3 - Electrical box temperature too high
The temperature inside the electrical box has exceeded 120°C while the compressor is off.
L4 - Fin temperature too high
The temperature of the unit's fins has exceeded 93°C.
L5 - Inverter instantaneous DC over current
The inverter system experienced a sudden surge in DC over current.