Daikin Air Conditioning

79 fault codes documented

A0

A0 - External protection active

An external protection device has been activated, which is preventing the air conditioner from operating.

A1

A1 - Indoor PCB failure

There is a defect with the main circuit board inside the indoor unit.

A2

A2 - Malfunction of freezing protection

The system has detected conditions that could lead to freezing, possibly due to restricted airflow or low refrigerant.

A3

A3 - High water level

The unit has detected a high water level, likely in the condensate drain system.

A4

A4 - Malfunction of freezing protection

The system has activated freezing protection. This is often due to insufficient airflow over the indoor coil.

A5

A5 - Heating or freeze protection active

The air conditioner is in a protection mode, either for heating or to prevent freezing during cooling.

A6

A6 - Fan motor failure

The fan motor in the indoor unit is experiencing a failure.

A7

A7 - Louvre motor fault

The motor that controls the air outlet louvres (vents) has failed.

A8

A8 - Power supply failure

There is an issue with the power supply to the indoor unit.

A9

A9 - EEV failure

The Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) has a defect or is not functioning correctly.

AC

AC - Malfunction of electronic expansion valve

Similar to A9, this code indicates a malfunction with the electronic expansion valve that regulates refrigerant flow.

AE

AE - Heater overheat

The heating element in the unit has overheated, likely due to airflow obstruction or a faulty sensor.

AF

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

AH - Dust collector failure

There is a defect with the dust collection system or its element.

AJ

AJ - Capacity setting error

The system's capacity settings are incorrect or missing.

C0

C0 - Malfunction of sensor system (unified)

A general sensor malfunction has been detected within the indoor unit.

C1

C1 - Communication failure (main-sub PCB)

Communication has failed between the main and sub printed circuit boards (PCBs).

C3

C3 - Malfunction of drain level sensor

The sensor that monitors the water level in the drain pan or line is not working correctly.

C4

C4 - Indoor coil sensor fault

The sensor measuring the temperature of the indoor coil has an open or short circuit.

C5

C5 - Suction pipe sensor fault

The sensor measuring the temperature of the suction pipe has an open or short circuit.

C6

C6 - Fan motor driver failure

The driver controlling the fan motor has failed.

C7

C7 - Front panel driving motor fault

The motor responsible for operating the front panel has a fault.

C8

C8 - Malfunction of AC input current sensor system

The system's sensor for monitoring incoming AC current is faulty.

C9

C9 - Return air sensor fault

The sensor measuring the temperature of the air returning to the unit is open or short circuited.

CA

CA - Discharge air sensor fault

The sensor measuring the temperature of the air being discharged from the unit is open or short circuited.

CC

CC - Humidity sensor failure

The humidity sensor within the unit has failed.

CE

CE - Malfunction of switch box thermistor

The temperature sensor located within the switch box of the indoor unit is malfunctioning.

CF

CF - Malfunction of high pressure switch

The high-pressure safety switch has activated or is malfunctioning.

CH

CH - Malfunction of dust collector of air cleaner

Indicates a problem with the air cleaner's dust collection system.

CJ

CJ - Remote sensor failure

The sensor connected to the remote controller has a defect.

E0

E0 - Protection devices tripped

One or more protection devices in the outdoor unit have been triggered.

E1

E1 - Outdoor PCB failure

There is a defect with the main circuit board in the outdoor unit.

E2

E2 - Missing of earth leakage detection core

The system's earth leakage detection system has an issue, possibly a faulty sensor or connection.

E3

E3 - High pressure

The high-pressure switch in the outdoor unit has been tripped.

E4

E4 - Low pressure

The low-pressure switch in the outdoor unit has been tripped.

E5

E5 - Inverter compressor lock or overheating

The inverter compressor has either locked up or is overheating.

E6

E6 - DOL compressor locked

The Direct-On-Line (DOL) compressor has locked up, likely due to high current draw.

E7

E7 - Fan motor failure (outdoor)

The fan motor in the outdoor unit has failed.

E8

E8 - Inverter compressor high current

The inverter compressor is drawing excessive current.

E9

E9 - EEV motor failure (outdoor)

The Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) motor in the outdoor unit has failed.

EA

EA - 4-way valve failure

The 4-way valve, which changes the system's operation between heating and cooling, has a defect.

EC

EC - Inlet water temperature abnormal

The temperature of the water entering the unit is abnormal.

EF

EF - Thermal storage unit defect

There is a defect within the thermal storage unit's components.

EH

EH - Wet alarm

A 'wet alarm' suggests a moisture detection issue, possibly related to leaks or condensation.

EJ

EJ - Abnormal high pressure or refrigerant overcharged

System pressure is too high, likely due to too much refrigerant.

F0

F0 - Abnormal high pressure actuation of HPS

The high-pressure switch (HPS) has activated due to excessively high system pressure.

F1

F1 - Abnormal oil pressure

The compressor is reporting abnormal oil pressure, which is critical for lubrication.

F3

F3 - High discharge temperature

The discharge temperature within the unit has exceeded 110°C.

F4

F4 - Abnormal high temperature of refrigerant oil

The oil within the compressor has become excessively hot.

F5

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

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

H0 - Compressor sensor system disconnected

All sensors related to the compressor system have become disconnected.

H1

H1 - Humidifier damper failure

The damper system for the humidifier is experiencing a failure.

H2

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

H3 - High-pressure switch open circuit

The high-pressure switch has an open circuit, indicating a potential pressure issue or switch failure.

H4

H4 - Low-pressure switch open circuit

The low-pressure switch has an open circuit, suggesting a possible pressure issue or switch fault.

H5

H5 - Compressor overload sensor failure

The sensor designed to detect compressor overload has failed.

H6

H6 - Compressor position failure

There is an error in detecting the compressor's position.

H7

H7 - Fan motor signal failure

The signal related to the fan motor operation is faulty.

H8

H8 - Compressor input error

There is an error with the input signal to the compressor.

H9

H9 - Failed ambient sensor

The sensor measuring the outside ambient temperature has failed (open or short circuit).

HA

HA - Malfunction of outdoor air thermistor

The temperature sensor measuring the outdoor air temperature is malfunctioning.

J1

J1 - Failed pressure sensor

A pressure sensor within the system has failed.

J2

J2 - Failed current sensor

The sensor that measures electrical current has failed.

J3

J3 - Failed discharge pipe sensor

The sensor measuring the temperature of the discharge pipe has an open or short circuit.

J4

J4 - Failed outdoor coil vapour sensor

The sensor for the outdoor coil's vapour line has an open or short circuit.

J5

J5 - Failed suction pipe sensor

The sensor measuring the temperature of the suction pipe has an open or short circuit.

J6

J6 - Failed outdoor coil sensor

The sensor measuring the temperature of the outdoor coil has an open or short circuit.

J7

J7 - Failed liquid pipe sensor

The sensor measuring the temperature of the liquid pipe has an open or short circuit.

J8

J8 - Failed liquid pipe sensor

Another sensor for the liquid pipe temperature has an open or short circuit.

J9

J9 - Failed sub cool heat exchanger sensor

The sensor for the sub-cool heat exchanger has an open or short circuit.

JA

JA - Failed high pressure sensor

The sensor that measures high pressure has an open or short circuit.

JC

JC - Failed low pressure sensor

The sensor that measures low pressure has an open or short circuit.

JH

JH - Failed oil temperature sensor

The sensor measuring the oil temperature has an open or short circuit.

L0

L0 - Inverter system failure

There is a failure within the inverter system of the air conditioner.

L1

L1 - Inverter PCB failure

The main circuit board for the inverter system has failed.

L3

L3 - Electrical box temperature too high

The temperature inside the electrical box has exceeded 120°C while the compressor is off.

L4

L4 - Fin temperature too high

The temperature of the unit's fins has exceeded 93°C.

L5

L5 - Inverter instantaneous DC over current

The inverter system experienced a sudden surge in DC over current.