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E5 / 2 Red Flashes

E5 / 2 Red Flashes - Communication error during operation

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Air Conditioners

What does E5 / 2 Red Flashes mean?

The remote control displays E5, and the indoor unit's red LED flashes twice (while the green LED keeps flashing). This indicates a communication error between the indoor and outdoor units during operation.

Common Causes

  • Poor connection or disconnection of wires between indoor-outdoor units
  • Noise affecting communication between units
  • CPU runaway on the outdoor unit control PCB
  • Defective outdoor unit control PCB or a blown fuse

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn off the air conditioner at the main power breaker, wait 30 seconds, and then turn it back on to reset the system.

  2. 2

    Visually inspect the connection wires between the indoor and outdoor units for any signs of damage or loose connections.

  3. 3

    If the error persists after a power reset, contact a service technician to check for wire integrity, noise interference, or a faulty outdoor unit control PCB/fuse.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

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Source: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioners
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