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Left/Upper lamp blinks 0.5-second ON, 0.5-second OFF

Left/Upper lamp blinks 0.5 seconds on, 0.5 seconds off — Indoor/outdoor unit communication error

Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioning

What does Left/Upper lamp blinks 0.5-second ON, 0.5-second OFF mean?

The indoor and outdoor units are not communicating. The serial signal from the outdoor unit has not been received for 6 minutes. The indoor unit and outdoor unit may not operate.

Common Causes

  • Miswiring between indoor and outdoor units
  • Serial signal communication error
  • Indoor/outdoor connecting wire issue (damage, loose connection, disconnection)

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the indoor/outdoor connecting wires for correct wiring, loose connections, or damage.

  2. 2

    Refer to section 10-6 for specific checks on miswiring and serial signal errors.

  3. 3

    If the issue persists, consider replacing the indoor/outdoor connecting wire.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning
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