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Daikin mini split error codes

Daikin residential wall-mount and multi-split systems use Daikin's own code set, read from the remote controller's self-diagnosis rather than a display on the unit.

Covers: Aurora, 19 Series, Atmosphera, Emura, Quaternity, MXS multi-zone.

Type it exactly as the unit shows it. Not sure which brand? It is printed on the front of the indoor unit.

All Daikin codes

46 codes. Type to filter the list.

CodeMeaningTypeFix
00No fault stored (normal)StatusDIY
A1Indoor unit control board (PCB) failureFaultTechnician
A3Drain water level abnormal (float switch)FaultDIY
A5Freeze-up protection (cooling) or high-pressure control (heating)ProtectionDIY
A6Indoor fan motor fault (locked or abnormal)FaultDIY checks
A9Indoor electronic expansion valve (EEV) faultFaultTechnician
C4Indoor heat exchanger (liquid pipe) temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
C5Indoor heat exchanger (gas pipe) temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
C7Front panel (open/close) drive faultFaultDIY
C9Indoor room (suction air) temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
CAIndoor discharge air temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
CCHumidity sensor faultFaultDIY checks
CJRemote controller thermistor faultFaultDIY checks
E1Outdoor unit control board (PCB) failureFaultTechnician
E3High pressure protection (high-pressure switch)ProtectionDIY checks
E4Low pressure protectionProtectionDIY checks
E5Compressor motor lock or overloadProtectionTechnician
E6Compressor start failureProtectionTechnician
E7Outdoor fan motor fault (locked or abnormal)FaultDIY checks
E8Input over-current protectionProtectionDIY checks
EAFour-way (reversing) valve switching faultFaultTechnician
F3Discharge pipe temperature too highProtectionDIY checks
F6High pressure in cooling (refrigerant overcharge)ProtectionTechnician
H0Compressor sensor system (voltage or current) faultFaultTechnician
H3High-pressure switch faultFaultTechnician
H6Compressor position detection fault (start-up failure)ProtectionTechnician
H7Outdoor fan motor signal faultFaultTechnician
H8Compressor input current (CT) system faultFaultTechnician
H9Outdoor air temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
J3Compressor discharge pipe temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
J5Suction pipe temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
J6Outdoor heat exchanger (coil) temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
J8Liquid pipe temperature sensor fault (open or short circuit)FaultDIY checks
L3Outdoor electrical box overheatingProtectionDIY checks
L4Inverter heat sink (radiation fin) overheatingProtectionDIY checks
L5Inverter instantaneous over-current (DC output)ProtectionTechnician
L8Electronic thermal overload (compressor over-current)ProtectionTechnician
L9Stall prevention (compressor start-up failure)ProtectionTechnician
LCCommunication error between outdoor control and inverter boardsFaultTechnician
P4Inverter heat sink temperature sensor faultFaultDIY checks
U0Refrigerant shortageFaultDIY checks
U2Power supply voltage abnormalProtectionDIY checks
U4Communication error between indoor and outdoor unitsFaultDIY checks
U5Communication error between indoor unit and remote controllerFaultDIY checks
UAIndoor and outdoor unit combination mismatchFaultDIY checks
UFRefrigerant piping and wiring mismatch (multi-split)FaultDIY checks

How Daikin shows error codes

Most Daikin wall units do not show the code on the unit; the operation lamp blinks. To read the code, point the remote at the unit, hold CANCEL (or Timer Cancel) for about 5 seconds until 00 shows, then press CANCEL repeatedly. Each press shows a code; when the unit gives a long continuous beep instead of two short beeps, the code on the remote is the stored fault. Units with a wired controller show the code directly. A and C codes are indoor-unit faults, E, F, H, J, L and P codes are outdoor-unit faults and protections, and U codes are system-level problems such as communication, power supply and refrigerant shortage.

Brands built on the same platform

These brands share a code table with Daikin because the same factory builds them, so their pages describe the same faults: Goodman.

Sources

  • Daikin residential (RA) service manuals (error code tables)
  • Daikin operation manuals (remote controller self-diagnosis)

Updated September 2026. Manufacturer site: daikincomfort.com