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F3, F5, F9

Outdoor Board LED green (once) and red (twice) blink alternately after startup - Outdoor unit's protection device connector is open

MHI · Air Conditioning

What does F3, F5, F9 mean?

After the initial 'startup' sequence, if the outdoor unit's LED1 (green) blinks once and LED2 (red) blinks twice alternately, it indicates that a protection device connector on the outdoor unit is open.

Common Causes

  • Outdoor unit's protection device connector is open.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn off the main power supply to the unit.

  2. 2

    Inspect the outdoor unit's protection device connectors and ensure they are securely connected.

  3. 3

    Restore power and re-check the display.

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Source: MHI Air Conditioning
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