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LG Air Conditioner Error Codes

Indoor unit faults:

Error codePossible cause
1Indoor unit ambient temperature sensor error
2Indoor unit inlet pipe sensor error
4Float switch error (optional)
5Communication error between the indoor unit and outdoor units
6Indoor unit outlet pipe sensor error
9Indoor unit EPROM error
10Indoor unit BLDC motor fan lock
12Indoor unit middle pipe sensor error

Outdoor unit faults:

Error codePossible cause
21DC Peak (IPM Failure); DC voltage from compressor was too high
22Transformed current error (CT2); AC input too high
23Low voltage DC link
25AC voltage low/high
26DC offset position error (does not provide rotation), lock
27PSC failure; Current to inverter compressor between AC/DC converter circuit too high
28The DC voltage of the inverter compressor is too high
29The inverter compressor amperage is too high.
31The current transformer (CT) thermistor is too low
32Overheating of the inverter compressor discharge pipe (pipe D)
40CT sensor error; Thermistor is disconnected or shorted
41INV sensor of tube D is disconnected or shorted
44The outside air sensor is disconnected or shorted
45The middle thermistor of the outdoor unit condenser coil is disconnected or shorted
46The suction line thermistor of the outdoor unit is disconnected or shorted
48The outdoor unit outlet coil thermistor (liquid line) is disconnected or shorted
53Communication failure from outdoor unit to indoor unit
60Outdoor unit PCB EPROM checksum error
61The temperature of the outdoor unit condenser coil is too high
62The temperature of the heat sink of the inverter compressor PCB of the outdoor unit is too high
63The condenser coil tube thermistor temperature is too low
65The heat sink thermistor has disconnected or shorted
67Outdoor brushless DC (BLDC) fan motor stall error

LED Error Codes:

Error codeDescriptionLED 01G/M (Rojo)LED 01G/M (Rojo)Possible cause
21DC link spike (IPM failure)2 times 31 times 3Nominal overcurrent
22CT 2 (CT máximo)2 times 3Overcurrent Entry
23Low voltage DC link.
High voltage DC link.
3 times 3DC link voltage is below 140V DC DC
link voltage is above 420V DC
25Undervoltage/Overvoltage5 times 3Abnormal AC voltage input
26DC compressor position error6 times 3Compressor start drop error
27PSC/PFC failure error7 times 3Inverter PCB input overcurrent
29COMP over current9 times 3Inverter compressor overcurrent
32High D tube3 times 32 times 3Pipe temperature D. High
35Low pressure error5 times 3Excessive decrease in low blood pressure
39Communication error9 times 3Communication error between PFC Micom and INV Micom
40CT sensor (open/short)4 times 30CT circuit malfunction
41INV. D-tube error1 times 3Open/Short
43High pressure sensor error3 times 3
44Outside air temperature error4 times 3
45Cond. Th error in the middle of the tube5 times 3
46Suction tube error6 times 3
48Cond. Outlet pipe error8 times 3
51Higher capacity5 times 31 times 3About combination
53Signal error (inside <-> outside)3 times 3Poor communication
54Incorrect three-phase wiring4 times 3Three-phase Incorrect wiring of outdoor unit (reverse phase/phase omission)
60EEPROM checksum error6 times 30Check sum does not match
61Cond. High Th Tube1 times 3Cond. Temp. High
62High Th Heatsink2 times 3Heatsink temperature. High
65Heatsink Th Error5 times 3Open/Short
67Outdoor BLDC fan block7 times 3The outside fan does not work
73PFC Failure Error (SAN)7 times 33 times 3Outdoor unit PFC overcurrent

Error codes with possible causes:

Error codeDescriptionPossible causeCheckpoint and normal condition.
1Indoor air sensor• Open/Short circuit
• Poor soldering
• Internal circuit error
Normal resistance: 10KS2/at 25°C (unplugged)
Normal voltage: 2.5 Vdc/at 25°C (plugged in)
2Indoor inlet pipe sensor• Open / Short
• Poorly welded
Normal resistance: 5K£2/ at 25°C (unplugged)
Normal voltage: 2.5Vdc / at 25°C (plugged in)
6Indoor outlet pipe sensor• Internal circuit error
3Communication• Open / Short• Cable connection
3Wired remote control• Incorrect connection• Main PCB Volts DC 12V
• Noise Interference
4Drain pump/float switch• Float switch open. (Normal: short)• Cable connection (drain pump/float switch)
• Drain pump power input. (220V)
• Drain pipe installation.
• Indoor unit installation. (Tilt)
anp 53Communication (Interior – Exterior)• Poor communication• AC 220V power input. (Outdoor, Indoor)
• The transmission connector is disconnected.
• The connection cables are connected incorrectly.
• GND1,2 is not connected to the main GND.
• The communication line is shorted to GND.
• The transmission circuit of the outdoor PCB is abnormal.
• The transmission circuit of the indoor PCB is abnormal.
21CC Peak• Instantaneous overcurrent
• Nominal overcurrent
• Poor IPM insulation
• An instantaneous overcurrent in phase U,V,W
– Compensation blockage
– The abnormal connection of U,V,W
• Overload condition
– Refrigerant overload
– Pipe length.
• Poor insulation of the compressor.
22Max. CONNECTICUTOvercurrent (14A)Compressor malfunction
Pipe blockage
Low voltage input
Refrigerant, pipe length, blocked
40CfT internal circuitInitial current errorCurrent detection circuit malfunction.
(Open/Short)
The voltage of “C01N” is 4.0Vdc(25A).
23Enlace CC• The DC link voltage is 140 Vdc.• Check the power source.
23Low voltage.• Check the components.
28High voltage DC link• The DC link voltage is 420 V DC T
24Press SW/W Open• Low/high pressure• Check the “CN_Press” connection.
• Check the components.
25Input voltage• Abnormal input voltage• Check the power source.
• Check the components.
26DC compressor position• Compressor position detection error• Check the connection of the compensation cable “U,V,W”
• Compressor malfunction
• Check the component of the detection parts “IPM”.
27PSC failure• Overcurrent in “IGBT”• Check the “IGBT” component.
• Check the components.
32Pipe temperature D (inverter), high (105 °C t)• Discharge sensor temperature (inverter), high• Check the discharge pipe sensor for INV.
• Check the installation condition for overload.
• Check the refrigerant leakage.
• Check that the SVC V/V is open.
33Temperature (constant) of tube D, high (105°CI)• Discharge sensor temperature (Cons.), high• Check the discharge pipe sensor for Cons.
• Check the installation condition for overload.
• Check for refrigerant leakage.
• Check that the SVC V/V is open.
41Pipe sensor D (inverter)• Open/Short circuit
• Poor soldering
• Internal circuit error
• Normal resistance: 200K£2 / at 25°C (unplugged)
• Normal voltage: 4.5 Vdc / at 25°C (plugged in)
44Air sensor• Normal resistance: 10K£2 / at 25°C (unplugged)
• Normal voltage: 2.5 Vdc / at 25°C (plugged in)
45Condenser pipe sensor• Normal resistance: 5K£2 / at 25°C (disconnected)
46Suction pipe sensor• Normal voltage: 2.5 Vdc / at 25°C (plugged in)
47D-tube sensor (constant)• Normal resistance: 200K£2 / at 25°C (unplugged)
• Normal voltage: 4.5 Vdc / at 25°C (plugged in)
65Heat sink sensor• Normal resistance: 10K£2 / at 25°C (unplugged)
• Normal voltage: 2.5 Vdc / at 25°C (plugged in)
51Over capacity• Overcapacity• Check the capacity of the indoor unit.
• Refer to the combination table.
60EEPROM Control Sum• Error in check sum• Check the PCB ASM P/No.
• Check for poor soldering.
61Condenser tube sensor temperature, high• The condenser tube sensor detected high temperature (65°C)• Check the charging status.
• Check the condenser tube sensor.
62Heat sink sensor temperature high• Heat sink sensor detected high temperature (85°C)• Check that the fan is blocked.
• Check the heat sink sensor.
53Title of communication (interior – exterior)• Poor communication• AC 220V power input. (Outdoor, Indoor)
• The transmission connector is disconnected.
• The connection cables are connected incorrectly.
• The communication line is shorted to GND.
• The transmission circuit of the outdoor PCB is abnormal.
• The transmission circuit of the indoor PCB is abnormal.
21PICO CC (IPM fail)• Instantaneous overcurrent
• Nominal overcurrent
• Poor IPM insulation
• Instantaneous overcurrent in U,V,W phase
– Compensation blockage
– Abnormal connection of U,V,W
• Overload condition
– Overload of
refrigerant pipe length.
Outdoor fan is stopped
• Poor insulation of compressor
Error codePossible causeIndicatorWorking status
2TH in the open air. is short or open.The power LED will flash twice.Maintain operational status.
4Heat sink temp. is higher than 95°C. Heat sink TH. is short or open.The power LED will flash 4 times.Restart the compressor when
the heat sink temperature is 85°C lower.
5Communication error (serial communication).The power LED will flash 5 times.Operation is off (enable reset via remote control).
6DC peak error.The power LED will flash 6 times.The compressor will shut off immediately (restarting via remote control will not be allowed)
7The operating current is overloaded.The power LED will flash 7 times.The compressor will shut off immediately (restarting via remote control will not be allowed)
9Outdoor fan lock error (BLDC fan model)The power LED will flash 9 times.Operation is off (enable reset via remote control).
10D-PIPE TH is closed or open.The power LED will flash 10 times.The compressor will shut off immediately (restart the compressor when D-PIPE TH recovers.)
Error codePossible causeCheck/RepairBuy spare parts
1Temperature sensor failureUnplug the air conditioner and check the wiring harness connections at the electronic control board. Examine the electronic control board for damage. Check for any pinched or broken wires in the temperature sensor harness. Replace the temperature sensor if it is defective.Temperature sensor, wiring harness, electronic control board
E2Interior temperature sensor failure.Unplug the air conditioner and check the wiring harness connections at the electronic control board. Examine the electronic control board for damage. Check for any pinched or broken wires in the interior temperature sensor wiring harness. Replace the interior temperature sensor if it is defective.Interior temperature sensor, wiring harness, electronic control board
E3Abnormal operation protection errorInterior temperature sensor, wiring harness, electronic control board
E3Clean or replace filters if they are dirty. Unplug the window air conditioner and check all components for visible damage. Check the fan blades for damage or obstructions and replace any damaged blades. Check all wire harness connections. Replace any damaged wire harnesses.Filter, fan blades, fan motor, wire harness
E4 (portable air conditioner only)The air conditioner is in defrost mode.After the air conditioner exits defrost mode and resumes normal operation, check the unit to see if it is cooling properly. If it is, then the E4 code is normal. If the portable air conditioner frequently enters defrost mode and does not cool properly, check the air filters and clean or replace them if they are dirty.Filter
P2 or FL (portable air conditioner only)The water collection tank is full.Empty the water collection tank. If the P2 or FL code appears when the tank is empty, replace the float switch or sensor in the collection tank.Collection tank float switch or sensor

Error codes with description:

Error codeFunction nameDescription
01hRead coil statusRun/Stop (State), Lock (State), Oscillation (State), Alarm, Filter signal (State), Mode lock (State), Wind flow lock (State)
03hRead ownership recordsOperating mode (status), Fan speed (status), Room temperature, Error code,
Set room temperature (status),
Set lower temperature (status),
Set upper temperature (status),
User mode (status)
05hForce single coilRun/Stop (setting), Lock (setting), Oscillation (setting), Filter signal reset, Mode lock (setting),
Wind flow lock (setting)
06hPreset individual recordsOperating mode (setting), Fan speed (setting), Set room temperature (setting),
Set lower temperature (setting),
Set upper temperature (setting),
User mode (setting)

Other error codes:

Error codePossible causeSolution
The code appears on the screen. F1, F2 or F3The air conditioner is in FAN mode and the number displayed is the set fan speed.This is normal. The air conditioning is working properly.
INThe water collection tank is full.Empty the water collection tank.
CH01Short circuit or open circuit in the indoor air thermistor.Unplug the air conditioner and contact your authorized LG service center.

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