E: A3. Compressor Temperature Error (Outdoor Unit) - Fujitsu GENERAL ASHG18KMTE Service Manual

2-32. E: A3. Compressor temperature error (Outdoor unit)

Indicator Indoor unit
Detective actuator Compressor temperature thermistor
Forecast of cause
Check point 1. Check if 3-way valve is open
If the 3-way valve is closed, open the 3-way valve and check operation.
NOTE: For cooling operation, check gas side of the 3-way valve.
For heating operation, check liquid side of the 3-way valve.
Check point 2. Check the electronic expansion valve (EEV) and strainer
• Check if EEV open.
Refer to outdoor unit Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) in
03-48.
• Check the strainer clogging.
Check point 3. Check the outdoor unit fan and heat exchanger
• Check for foreign object at heat exchanger
• Check if fan can be rotated by hand.
• Check the motor. (Refer to outdoor unit fan motor in
48.)
Check point 4. Check the compressor thermistor
The compressor temperature thermistor characteristics check. (Check by disconnecting thermistor
from PCB.)
NOTE: For the characteristics of the thermistor, refer to
03-55.
2-32. E: A3. Compressor temperature error (Outdoor unit)
Operation indicator
Timer indicator
Economy indicator
Error code
Protection stop by compressor temperature ≥ 108 °C
during compressor operation generated 2 times within
24 hours.
Outdoor unit operation failure, foreign matter on heat
- (03-39) -
10 time flash
3 time flash
Continuous flash
E: A3
3-way valve not opened
EEV defective, strainer clogged
exchanger
Compressor temperature thermistor failure
Insufficient refrigerant
"Service parts information"
"Service parts information"
"Thermistor resistance values"
on page
on page 03-
on page
2. Troubleshooting with error code