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E16 / 1(2) Red Flashes

E16 / 1 or 2 Red Flashes - Indoor fan motor anomaly

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Air Conditioners

What does E16 / 1(2) Red Flashes mean?

The remote control displays E16, and the indoor unit's red LED flashes once or twice (while the green LED keeps flashing). This indicates an issue with the indoor fan motor.

Common Causes

  • A defective indoor fan motor
  • A defective indoor unit power PCB

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn off the air conditioner at the main power breaker, wait 30 seconds, and then turn it back on.

  2. 2

    Listen for any unusual noises coming from the indoor unit's fan.

  3. 3

    If the issue persists or if the fan does not operate, contact a service technician to inspect or replace the fan motor or power PCB.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioners
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