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6-time blink 2.5 seconds OFF

6-time blink 2.5 seconds OFF — Serial communication failure

Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioners

What does 6-time blink 2.5 seconds OFF mean?

The outdoor unit LED blinks 6 times with a 2.5-second pause. This indicates that communication has failed between the indoor and outdoor units for 3 minutes.

Common Causes

  • Communication wiring issue between indoor and outdoor units
  • Serial signal error
  • Defective indoor or outdoor control board

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Turn off the power to the air conditioner at the circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Wait for at least 30 seconds, then restore power.

  3. 3

    Check all wiring connections between the indoor and outdoor units for proper seating and damage.

  4. 4

    If the error continues, a service technician should investigate potential miswiring or serial signal errors.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

1-time blink (recall mode)Outdoor Unit Recall: 1-time blink - Indoor/outdoor communication, receiving error1-time blink 2.5 seconds OFF (Outdoor unit operates)1-time blink 2.5 seconds OFF — Frequency drop by current protection (Outdoor unit operates)1-time blink every 2.5 seconds1-time blink every 2.5 seconds — Outdoor unit overcurrent protection
Source: Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners
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