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Daikin Aircon Error Codes

Reference table for common Daikin codes. Use it to understand likely meaning, typical causes, and context before booking.

Before you use this tool

This is a guidance table, not a model-exact diagnosis. The same code can differ by series, controller, and model year. Use this page to narrow next steps, then verify with model sticker details.

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Stop using the unit and contact a technician if the breaker trips repeatedly, you smell burning, see sparks, hear loud electrical buzzing, or water is leaking from places it normally should not.

Daikin code table

Includes common SG residential split-system codes with likely meaning and typical causes.

00System

No malfunction detected (normal status)

Typical causes

  • No malfunction detected in self-diagnosis mode
  • Temporary status after a diagnostic check or reset
  • Issue may be intermittent if cooling complaint still exists
11Indoor

Indoor unit PCB or control abnormality

Typical causes

  • System control logic detected abnormal operation
  • Wiring/communication mismatch
  • Controller or PCB fault
12System

Indoor and outdoor unit mismatch

Typical causes

  • System control logic detected abnormal operation
  • Wiring/communication mismatch
  • Controller or PCB fault
13Communication

Indoor unit transmission error

Typical causes

  • Loose or reversed interconnection wiring
  • Poor terminal contact/corrosion
  • Indoor/outdoor PCB communication circuit fault
  • Power instability
14Sensor

Indoor refrigerant temperature sensor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Temperature sensor open/short
  • Sensor connector loose
  • Sensor circuit fault on indoor PCB
15Sensor

Indoor air temperature sensor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Temperature sensor open/short
  • Sensor connector loose
  • Sensor circuit fault on indoor PCB
89System

Abnormal water level in thermal storage unit

Typical causes

  • Abnormal water level signal from storage tank
  • Level sensor fault or wiring issue
  • Control board interpretation error
97Outdoor

Radiation/auxiliary fan system malfunction

Typical causes

  • Radiation fan or auxiliary fan circuit fault
  • Fan motor/driver PCB problem
  • Communication issue in fan control chain
A1Indoor

Indoor PCB fault

Typical causes

  • Indoor PCB/component failure
  • Loose or oxidised internal connectors
  • Moisture or surge damage on control board
A3Indoor

Drain water level fault / drainage problem

Typical causes

  • Blocked drain pipe or trap
  • Faulty or stuck drain pump/float switch
  • Heavy dirt buildup in drain pan
A5Indoor

Indoor heat exchanger overheat/freeze protection triggered

Typical causes

  • Dirty indoor coil or filter reducing airflow
  • Low refrigerant charge from leak
  • Indoor thermistor reading out of range
A6Indoor

Indoor fan motor lock or overload

Typical causes

  • Fan motor lock or winding fault
  • Motor connector loose or damaged
  • Indoor PCB drive circuit fault
A7Indoor

Swing flap motor fault

Typical causes

  • Swing flap motor jammed or faulty
  • Disconnected swing motor harness
  • Indoor PCB output fault
A8Indoor

Indoor overcurrent or abnormal AC input

Typical causes

  • Abnormal indoor input current or power surge
  • Wiring short or poor terminal contact
  • Indoor power circuit/PCB fault
A9Indoor

Electronic expansion valve (EEV) fault

Typical causes

  • Electronic expansion valve stuck or coil faulty
  • Valve harness disconnection
  • Control PCB drive fault
AJSystem

Capacity setting or addressing error

Typical causes

  • Incorrect indoor/outdoor capacity setting
  • DIP switch or field setting mismatch
  • Control PCB setting error
C3Sensor

Drain water level sensor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
C4Sensor

Indoor heat exchanger thermistor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
C5Sensor

Liquid pipe thermistor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
C6Sensor

Indoor fan motor thermistor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
C9Sensor

Indoor suction air thermistor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
CESensor

Radiation thermistor resistance abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
CJSensor

Remote controller thermistor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
E0Outdoor

Outdoor protection device activated

Typical causes

  • Outdoor protection device triggered
  • Compressor or fan motor electrical fault
  • Refrigerant circuit abnormality
E3Outdoor

High pressure protection activated

Typical causes

  • Dirty condenser or blocked outdoor airflow
  • Outdoor fan problem
  • Refrigerant overcharge or non-condensables
E4Outdoor

Low pressure protection activated

Typical causes

  • Low refrigerant due to leak
  • Expansion device or piping restriction
  • Insufficient heat load or sensor/control fault
E5Outdoor

Compressor overload / overcurrent protection

Typical causes

  • Compressor overcurrent or thermal overload
  • Voltage instability or wiring fault
  • Refrigerant restriction causing high load
E6Outdoor

Compressor lock or startup failure

Typical causes

  • Compressor lock/start failure
  • Inverter drive fault
  • Mechanical compressor fault
E7Outdoor

Outdoor fan motor lock fault

Typical causes

  • Outdoor fan motor lock
  • Fan motor connector/drive fault
  • Outdoor PCB failure
E8Outdoor

Outdoor overcurrent protection

Typical causes

  • Outdoor unit current spike
  • Compressor winding or power module issue
  • Power supply instability
F0Outdoor

Low refrigerant or suction temperature abnormal

Typical causes

  • Low refrigerant due to leak
  • Expansion device or piping restriction
  • Insufficient heat load or sensor/control fault
F3Outdoor

Outdoor discharge pipe temperature too high

Typical causes

  • Restricted refrigerant flow or low charge
  • Discharge thermistor abnormal
  • Compressor running under high load
F6Outdoor

Outdoor heat exchanger temperature high

Typical causes

  • Restricted refrigerant flow or low charge
  • Discharge thermistor abnormal
  • Compressor running under high load
H3Outdoor

High pressure switch fault

Typical causes

  • Dirty condenser or blocked outdoor airflow
  • Outdoor fan problem
  • Refrigerant overcharge or non-condensables
H4Outdoor

Low pressure switch fault

Typical causes

  • Low refrigerant due to leak
  • Expansion device or piping restriction
  • Insufficient heat load or sensor/control fault
H6Sensor

Compressor position sensor fault

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
H9Sensor

Outdoor air temperature thermistor fault

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
J0Sensor

Refrigerant pressure sensor fault

Typical causes

  • Pressure sensor faulty or out of calibration
  • Sensor wiring issue
  • Outdoor PCB input fault
J3Sensor

Discharge pipe thermistor fault

Typical causes

  • Pipe thermistor fault or displacement
  • Refrigerant circuit anomaly
  • Sensor harness/PCB input fault
J5Sensor

Suction pipe thermistor fault

Typical causes

  • Pipe thermistor fault or displacement
  • Refrigerant circuit anomaly
  • Sensor harness/PCB input fault
J6Sensor

Outdoor heat exchanger thermistor fault

Typical causes

  • Pipe thermistor fault or displacement
  • Refrigerant circuit anomaly
  • Sensor harness/PCB input fault
JASensor

Discharge pressure sensor fault

Typical causes

  • Pressure sensor faulty or out of calibration
  • Sensor wiring issue
  • Outdoor PCB input fault
JCSensor

Suction pressure sensor fault

Typical causes

  • Pressure sensor faulty or out of calibration
  • Sensor wiring issue
  • Outdoor PCB input fault
L0Inverter

Inverter system fault

Typical causes

  • Inverter IPM/power transistor fault
  • Compressor electrical abnormality
  • Heatsink overheating or weak airflow
  • Supply voltage fluctuation
L3Inverter

Electrical parts overheating in inverter section

Typical causes

  • Inverter IPM/power transistor fault
  • Compressor electrical abnormality
  • Heatsink overheating or weak airflow
  • Supply voltage fluctuation
L4Inverter

Inverter heatsink temperature too high

Typical causes

  • Inverter IPM/power transistor fault
  • Compressor electrical abnormality
  • Heatsink overheating or weak airflow
  • Supply voltage fluctuation
L5Inverter

Inverter overcurrent / compressor lock protection

Typical causes

  • Inverter IPM/power transistor fault
  • Compressor electrical abnormality
  • Heatsink overheating or weak airflow
  • Supply voltage fluctuation
LAInverter

Power transistor (IPM) fault

Typical causes

  • Inverter IPM/power transistor fault
  • Compressor electrical abnormality
  • Heatsink overheating or weak airflow
  • Supply voltage fluctuation
P1System

Phase loss or voltage imbalance (3-phase)

Typical causes

  • Phase loss or reverse phase on supply
  • Voltage imbalance
  • Main power wiring fault
P4Sensor

Inverter heatsink thermistor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
P5Sensor

DC current sensor abnormal

Typical causes

  • Thermistor/sensor open or short circuit
  • Loose or disconnected sensor connector
  • Sensor harness damage or PCB input fault
P6Inverter

Inverter main circuit DC voltage abnormal

Typical causes

  • Inverter IPM/power transistor fault
  • Compressor electrical abnormality
  • Heatsink overheating or weak airflow
  • Supply voltage fluctuation
P8Outdoor

AC input overcurrent

Typical causes

  • Outdoor unit current spike
  • Compressor winding or power module issue
  • Power supply instability
PJSystem

Field setting / capacity setting fault

Typical causes

  • Incorrect indoor/outdoor capacity setting
  • DIP switch or field setting mismatch
  • Control PCB setting error
U0System

Refrigerant shortage or suction temperature abnormal

Typical causes

  • Low refrigerant due to leak
  • Expansion device or piping restriction
  • Insufficient heat load or sensor/control fault
U1System

Reverse phase power supply

Typical causes

  • Phase loss or reverse phase on supply
  • Voltage imbalance
  • Main power wiring fault
U2System

Power supply fault (voltage drop/open phase)

Typical causes

  • Phase loss or reverse phase on supply
  • Voltage imbalance
  • Main power wiring fault
U3System

Check operation not completed / test run setting error

Typical causes

  • Indoor/outdoor model combination mismatch
  • Addressing or field setting error
  • PCB setup/configuration fault
U4Communication

Communication error between indoor and outdoor units

Typical causes

  • Loose or reversed interconnection wiring
  • Poor terminal contact/corrosion
  • Indoor/outdoor PCB communication circuit fault
  • Power instability
U5Communication

Communication error between indoor unit and remote controller

Typical causes

  • Remote-controller cable loose/damaged
  • Remote controller board fault
  • Indoor PCB communication fault
U7Communication

Communication error between outdoor units

Typical causes

  • Loose or reversed interconnection wiring
  • Poor terminal contact/corrosion
  • Indoor/outdoor PCB communication circuit fault
  • Power instability
UASystem

Indoor/outdoor combination or setting mismatch

Typical causes

  • Indoor/outdoor model combination mismatch
  • Addressing or field setting error
  • PCB setup/configuration fault
UHSystem

System addressing/initialisation communication fault

Typical causes

  • Indoor/outdoor model combination mismatch
  • Addressing or field setting error
  • PCB setup/configuration fault

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