Panasonic Error

60 fault codes documented

F15

F15 — Condensate drain issue or drain pan overflow

This error indicates a problem with the drainage system. The drain pan may be full, or the float sensor is not working correctly. This prevents condensate from draining away.

F16

F16 — Blinds (vents) motor not connected or malfunctioning

The air direction blinds inside the indoor unit are not functioning correctly. This could be because the motor is not connected or is faulty.

F17

F17 — Problem connecting optional accessories or additional contacts

This error relates to issues with optional accessories or additional contacts that can be connected to the indoor unit. There may be a connection problem.

F20 -01

F20 -01 — Room temperature sensor is shorted or disconnected

The sensor that measures the temperature in the room has a fault. It may be short-circuited or disconnected, leading to inaccurate temperature readings.

F20 -02

F20 -02 — Temperature sensor in the remote control is shorted or broken

The temperature sensor located within the remote control has a fault. It might be short-circuited or broken, affecting temperature sensing.

F21 -01

F21 -01 — Evaporator temperature sensor is shorted, broken, or freezing

This error indicates a problem with the sensor measuring the evaporator temperature. It could be shorted, broken, or the unit may be freezing due to a freon leak.

F25

F25 — Improper addressing of indoor units (address conflict)

This error occurs in systems with multiple indoor units. It means there's a conflict in how the indoor units are addressed, causing communication issues.

F26 -01

F26 -01 — Remote control wire break or incorrect data transfer

There is a break in the wire connecting the remote control to the unit, or data is not being transferred correctly. This can be due to a wire issue or a problem with the control board.

F26 -02

F26 -02 — Incorrect data transfer (signal) between remote control and board

Data signals between the remote control and the main board are not being transferred correctly. This could be a signal interference or a board issue.

F27 -01

F27 -01 — Interconnect cable break (indoor unit side)

This error indicates a break in the cable connecting the indoor unit to other components, specifically on the indoor unit side. This affects communication between units.

F27 -01 (outdoor)

F27 -01 (outdoor) — Interconnect power cable break (outdoor unit side)

There is a break in the interconnect power cable connecting the units, specifically on the outdoor unit's side. This disrupts power and communication.

F27 -05

F27 -05 — Incorrect data transfer between indoor and outdoor unit (indoor unit side)

Communication data between the indoor and outdoor units is not being transferred correctly, originating from the indoor unit side. This could be a signal issue or wiring problem.

F27 -05 (outdoor)

F27 -05 (outdoor) — Incorrect data transfer between indoor and outdoor unit (outdoor unit side)

Data transfer between the indoor and outdoor units is incorrect, originating from the outdoor unit's side. This indicates a communication issue with the outdoor unit.

F29 -01

F29 -01 — Incorrect parameter configuration on indoor unit board

The settings (Dip switches) on the indoor unit's control board are configured incorrectly. This affects how the unit operates.

F29 -12

F29 -12 — Incorrect parameter setting on remote control

The parameters or settings (Dip switches) on the remote control unit are incorrectly configured, leading to operational errors.

F30 -02

F30 -02 — Phase failure or imbalance

This error indicates a problem with the electrical power supply. It could be a phase failure (loss of one phase) or a phase imbalance (uneven voltage across phases).

F30 -06

F30 -06 — Phase imbalance

The voltage across the different power phases is not balanced. This can stress the unit's components and lead to errors.

F30 -07

F30 -07 — Power problem

A general power supply issue is detected. This could involve voltage irregularities or instability in the electrical feed to the unit.

F31 -01

F31 -01 — Suction pressure protection (lack of freon)

The system has detected low suction pressure, which typically indicates a lack of refrigerant (freon) in the system.

F31 -02

F31 -02 — High pressure shutdown

The system has detected excessively high pressure. This can be caused by several factors hindering the refrigerant flow.

F31 -06

F31 -06 — Incorrect operation of the 4-way valve

The 4-way valve, which directs refrigerant flow for heating or cooling, is not operating correctly. This can be due to mechanical issues or valve coil problems.

F31 -08

F31 -08 — Freezing error (cold models)

This error occurs on specific models in cold conditions and indicates that the indoor unit's heat exchanger may be freezing.

F31 -09

F31 -09 — Freon leak error

The system has detected a leak in the refrigerant (freon) circuit. This requires immediate attention to prevent system damage and environmental harm.

F31 -10

F31 -10 — Refrigerant circuit error (freon leak or service valve closed)

This error points to an issue within the refrigerant circuit, such as a freon leak or a closed service valve, which obstructs refrigerant flow.

F32 -03

F32 -03 — Inverter protection (low DC voltage)

The inverter board is triggering a protection due to low DC voltage. This suggests an issue with the power conversion or supply to the inverter.

F32 -04

F32 -04 — Inverter Protection (IPM Transistor Module or Main Board Failure)

This error indicates a failure within the inverter system, specifically the IPM (Intelligent Power Module) transistor module or the main control board.

F32 -05

F32 -05 — Compressor current protection (jamming or phase failure)

The compressor is drawing too much current, indicating it might be jammed or there's a phase failure in the power supply. A weak power network can also cause this.

F32 -06

F32 -06 — Compressor overheating

The compressor is overheating. This can be due to a lack of freon, a dirty condenser heat exchanger, or restricted airflow.

F32 -08

F32 -08 — Inverter Protection (PFC Protection)

The inverter is triggering a Power Factor Correction (PFC) protection. This usually relates to the power supply quality or the inverter's ability to maintain a stable power factor.

F32 -09

F32 -09 — DC inverter protection (IPM transistor module malfunction or compressor jamming)

This error indicates a problem with the DC inverter system, specifically a malfunction of the IPM transistor module or the compressor jamming.

F32 -10

F32 -10 — Compressor speed mismatch

The compressor speed is not matching the signals being sent from the control board. This could be due to a faulty IPM transistor module or a jammed compressor.

F35 -02

F35 -02 — Outdoor Unit DC Fan Motor

This error indicates a problem with the DC fan motor in the outdoor unit. It may be disconnected, malfunctioning, or have wiring issues.

F40 -01

F40 -01 — Outlet temperature sensor shorted or broken

The temperature sensor at the outlet of the indoor unit is faulty. It might be shorted or broken, affecting temperature readings.

F40 -11

F40 -11 — Compressor suction line temperature sensor shorted or broken

The temperature sensor on the compressor suction line is faulty. It may be shorted, broken, or disconnected. A closed service valve can also cause this.

F40 -21

F40 -21 — Condenser outlet temperature sensor shorted or broken

The temperature sensor measuring the temperature at the condenser outlet is faulty. It could be shorted, broken, or disconnected.

F40 -31

F40 -31 — Pipe temperature sensor shorted or broken

The temperature sensor monitoring the pipe temperature is faulty. It may be shorted, broken, or disconnected, requiring inspection of the sensor and its wiring.

F40 -51

F40 -51 — Compressor discharge temperature sensor shorted or broken

The temperature sensor measuring the compressor discharge temperature is faulty. It could be shorted, broken, or disconnected.

F41 -02

F41 -02 — High pressure sensor triggered (open circuit)

The high pressure sensor has activated, indicating excessive pressure in the system. This could be due to an open circuit in the sensor itself.

F41 -12

F41 -12 — Low pressure sensor trip (open circuit)

The low pressure sensor has activated due to an open circuit. This suggests a problem with the sensor or its connection, potentially indicating low pressure.

F42 -11

F42 -11 — Open in current sensor circuit or low current consumption

There is an open circuit in the current sensor, or the unit is consuming abnormally low current. This could indicate a faulty sensor or an issue with the power module.

F44 -01

F44 -01 — Inverter protection (overheating of IPM board or main board malfunction)

This error indicates the inverter protection has been triggered due to overheating of the IPM transistor board or a malfunction of the outdoor unit's main board.

H00

H00 — No Issues Reported

The system is operating normally and no errors have been detected. This is a status code indicating normal function.

H11

H11 — No communication between indoor and outdoor unit

There is a failure in communication between the indoor and outdoor units. The control board may be defective, or there's a wiring issue.

H12

H12 — Mismatch of total indoor unit capacity to outdoor unit

The combined capacity of the indoor units does not match the capacity of the outdoor unit. This is an installation or configuration error.

H14

H14 — Air sensor shorted or disconnected

The air sensor, likely measuring ambient or room temperature, is experiencing a short circuit or is disconnected. This affects temperature regulation.

H15

H15 — Compressor temperature sensor open circuit or short circuit

The temperature sensor monitoring the compressor has an issue. It's either short-circuited or has an open circuit, meaning it's not sending proper temperature data.

H16

H16 — Low current consumption in external unit

The external unit is consuming unusually low current. This can indicate insufficient freon, a faulty current transformer circuit, or a failed IPM power module.

H17

H17 — Refrigerant suction pipe temperature sensor open circuit or short circuit

The temperature sensor on the refrigerant suction pipe is faulty, either short-circuited or open. This prevents accurate temperature monitoring of the refrigerant.

H19

H19 — Indoor unit fan motor jammed

The fan motor in the indoor unit is jammed or malfunctioning. This could be due to the motor itself, the board, or loose wire connectors.

H21

H21 — Drainage blocked or float sensor defective

The condensate drainage system is blocked, or the float sensor is not working correctly. This prevents water from draining, potentially causing overflow.

H23

H23 — Evaporator temperature sensor N1 closed or disconnected

The first evaporator temperature sensor (N1) is either short-circuited (closed) or disconnected. This affects the accurate measurement of the evaporator's temperature.

H24

H24 — Evaporator temperature sensor N2 closed or broken

The second evaporator temperature sensor (N2) is faulty, either short-circuited (closed) or broken. This impairs the accurate reading of the evaporator temperature.

H25

H25 — Defective ionization unit or internal board

This error indicates a problem with the ionization unit or the internal control board of the unit. Either component may be faulty.

H26

H26 — Ionizer fault

The ionizer function of the air conditioner is not working correctly. This could be due to a fault in the ionizer unit itself or its related circuitry.

H27

H27 — Street temperature sensor short-circuited

The temperature sensor that measures the outside (street) temperature is short-circuited. This prevents accurate outdoor temperature readings.

H28

H28 — Capacitor temperature sensor N1 closed or disconnected

The first capacitor temperature sensor (N1) is either short-circuited (closed) or disconnected. This impacts temperature monitoring related to the capacitor.

H30

H30 — Discharge temperature sensor closed or broken

The discharge temperature sensor is faulty, either short-circuited (closed) or broken. This affects the measurement of discharge temperature.

H32

H32 — Condenser outlet temperature sensor closed or broken

The temperature sensor at the condenser outlet is faulty, either short-circuited (closed) or broken. This impacts accurate temperature readings at the condenser outlet.

H33

H33 — Interconnect error

This error indicates a problem with the communication or connection between different parts of the system, likely between indoor and outdoor units.

H34

H34 — Power module heatsink temperature sensor short-circuited

The temperature sensor on the power module heatsink is short-circuited. This prevents the system from monitoring the temperature of critical power components.