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Indoor unit 10-time blink

Indoor unit 10-time blink — Low discharge temperature protection (Recall Function)

Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioners

What does Indoor unit 10-time blink mean?

The indoor unit's upper lamp blinks 10 times, indicating that the discharge temperature thermistor has been 50°C or less for 20 minutes, triggering low discharge temperature protection.

Common Causes

  • Low discharge temperature thermistor reading for extended period
  • LEV (Linear Expansion Valve) malfunction
  • Refrigerant circuit issue
  • Incorrect refrigerant amount

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Turn off the air conditioner at the main circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Wait for a few minutes, then restore power and try to operate the unit.

  3. 3

    If the error reoccurs, a qualified technician should check the refrigerant circuit and refrigerant amount, and inspect the LEV.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

1-time blink (recall mode)Outdoor Unit Recall: 1-time blink - Indoor/outdoor communication, receiving error1-time blink 2.5 seconds OFF (Outdoor unit operates)1-time blink 2.5 seconds OFF — Frequency drop by current protection (Outdoor unit operates)1-time blink every 2.5 seconds1-time blink every 2.5 seconds — Outdoor unit overcurrent protection
Source: Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners
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