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3 red flashes

3 red flashes — Communication error between indoor and outdoor units

Mitsubishi Electric · Air Conditioning

What does 3 red flashes mean?

The indoor unit's operation indicator lamp flashes red three times, indicating a communication error. This means the indoor unit cannot communicate with the outdoor unit.

Common Causes

  • Wiring issue between units
  • Signal interruption
  • Faulty communication board

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn off the power supply to the unit, wait for 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

  2. 2

    Check all wiring connections between the indoor and outdoor units.

  3. 3

    Consult the service manual for detailed troubleshooting steps for communication errors.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

0.5-second ON / 0.5-second OFF blinkUpper lamp blinks 0.5-second ON/OFF - Miswiring or serial signal error00Normal operation - No error codes1 beep during error display mode1 beep during error display mode - Unit has an error (different code)
Source: Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning
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