Troubleshooting by Error Codes
4.34 Discharge Pipe Temperature Abnormality
F3
Error Code
Applicable
All outdoor units
Models
Method of Error
Abnormality is detected according to the temperature detected by the discharge pipe thermistor.
Detection
Error Decision
The discharge pipe temperature rises to an abnormally high level.
Conditions
The discharge pipe temperature rises suddenly.
Supposed
Defective discharge pipe thermistor (R2T)
Causes
Disconnection of discharge pipe thermistor (R2T)
Defective outdoor unit PCB
Troubleshooting
Reference
CHECK 11 Refer to page 301.
262
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting
Caution
connectors, or parts may be damaged.
When the unit
stops operating because of
an error, is the discharge pipe
temperature higher than
120°C (248°F)?
NO
Pull the discharge pipe thermistor out from
the outdoor unit PCB and then measure
the resistance with a multimeter.
Are the
discharge pipe thermistor
properties normal?
CHECK 11
YES
YES
NO
SiUS281811EA
Short of refrigerant,
compressor failure, etc.
refrigerant system failure.
Replace the discharge
pipe thermistor (R2T).
Replace the outdoor
main PCB (A1P).
Part 6 Service Diagnosis