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TRANE Error Code on Air Conditioner.

Type of faultLed FlashDisplay Code
Communication failure between indoor and outdoor unitsRUN, TIMER –E0
Foreign U. communication failureRUN, TIMER –EC
Interior return temperature sensor (IRT) failureRUN – 1 time / 8sE1
Interior coil temperature sensor (IPT) failureRUN – 2 times / 8sE2
Outdoor coil temperature sensor failure (OPT)RUN – 3 times / 8sE3
System abnormalityRUN – 4 times / 8sE4
System configuration errorRUN – 5 times / 8sE5
Evaporator motor failureRUN – 6 times / 8sE6
Outside temperature sensor failureRUN – 7 times / 8sE7
Discharge temperature sensor failureRUN – 8 times / 8sE8
IPM module protectionRUN – 9 times / 8sE9
Condenser fan motor failure (DC)RUN – 10 times / 8sIF
Current sensor failureRUN – 11 timesYES
EEPROM faultRUN – 12 times / 8sEE
Compressor thermal switch protection (dome)RUN – 13 times / 8sEP
Voltage failureRUN – 14 times / 8sEU
Air filter (cleaning)CL

Protection Table

Type of protectionLed code (flash)Display Code
Over/Under voltageRUN: Blink; TIMER: 1 blink / 8 secP1
Protection against excess consumptionRUN: Blink; TIMER: 2 blink / 8 secP2
Over temperature protectionRUN: Blink; TIMER: 4 blink / 8 secP4
Low temperature protection in coldRUN: Bright; TIMER: 5 blink / 8 secP5
Over temperature in cold modeRUN: Bright; TIMER: 6 blink / 8 secP6
Over temperature in heat modeRUN: Bright; TIMER: 7 blink / 8 secP7
High/low outside temperature protectionRUN: Bright; TIMER: 8 blink / 8 secP8
Drive protection (software control)RUN: Blink; TIMER: 9 blink / 8 secP9
Module protection (hardware control)RUN: Blink; TIMER: 10 blink / 8 secP0

Flash Table and Failure Types

Flash FlashesType of failure
1IPM inverter module protection
2High/low voltage protection
3Protection against excess consumption
4High discharge temperature protection
5High temperature protection of condenser coil
6Control drive protection (V1, VP1)
7Communication problem with indoor unit
8Compressor overheat (compressor dome switch)
9Outdoor temperature sensor open or shorted
10Outdoor coil temperature sensor open or shorted
11Compressor discharge temperature sensor open or shorted
12Voltage sensor failure
13Current sensor failure
14IPM Falla
15Communication problem between power board and IPM module
16There is no feedback from capacitor DC motor
17Defrosting in progress (Defrost)

Description of the LED on the External Power Board

  • Compressor standby LED status: flashes 1s on and 1s off.
  • LED status while the compressor is running: Always on (ON).
  • ODU fault indication: LED flashes “n” times (bright for 0.5 seconds and dark for 0.5 seconds) and then remains dark for 3 seconds.
Fault codesMeaningAction
0x01EEPROM communication error, contact service technician. The unit stops working.Action to be taken by the user: Contact the service technician.
0x02Compressor failure or refrigerant leak. The unit stops working.Action to be taken by the user: Contact the service technician.
0x03Filter choke error – Clean the air filter. The unit operates according to user settings.Action to be performed by the user: Clear filters.
0x04Indoor (room) temperature sensor error. Thermostat ambient sensor failure.Cool mode or Dry mode: The unit operates with the compressor off. Fan mode: Operates according to user settings.
0x05Outdoor temperature sensor error. Outdoor thermostat sensor failure.Operates the indoor unit and outdoor unit according to user settings. If Trane mode is activated, the unit should operate at the 24°C setpoint.
0x06Indoor coil sensor error. Indoor thermostat sensor failure.Cool mode or Dry mode: The unit operates with the compressor off. Fan mode: Operates according to user settings.
0x08Communication error between the indoor unit and the outdoor unitStop the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.
0x09Thermostat/Remote Control Low battery. Operate the indoor unit and outdoor unit according to user settings.Change battery.
0x0AInput power error. Error 10 Idu error: Input power problem. The unit stops working.Check the power cord/contact service technician
0x0BFan Failure Error. IDU Error: Fan Failure. The unit stops working.Inspect and replace any defective components.

Trane Split Systems Error Codes :

There is no LED light on the outer PCB

Fault CodesMeaning
E1Malfunction of the internal PCB
E2Freeze protection
E5Overcurrent protection
EESludge accumulation
F1Internal ambient temperature sensor malfunction
F2Inner tube temperature sensor malfunction
H3Compressor overload
H4Overload system
H6Lack of feedback from the indoor unit motor
LcBoot failure
U1Compressor phase current detection malfunction
U7Abnormal conversion of 4-way valve
UFAbnormality in zero crossing
UHLack of feedback from outdoor unit motor

LED light on outer PCB

Fault CodesMeaning
C5Malfunction of the jumper cable cover protection
E1High pressure system protection
E2Freeze protection
E4High temperature protection of compressor air exhaust
E5AC overload protection
E6Malfunction of communication between indoor and outdoor units
E8High temperature protection
EUIPM temperature too high – limit/frequency reduced
F1Internal ambient temperature sensor open or short circuit
F2Evaporator sensor open or short circuit
F3Outdoor ambient temperature sensor open or short circuit
F4Outdoor condenser temperature sensor open or short circuit
F5Outside air exhaust temperature sensor open or short circuit
F6Overload protection; Reduced frequency
F8Current protection; Reduced frequency
F9High exhaust temperature; Reduced frequency
FHAntifreeze; Reduced frequency
H6Lack of feedback from the indoor unit motor
PHVoltage
Error codeMeaning
PLDC bus undervoltage protection
U3DC bus voltage drops
U7Four-way valve abnormality
U9Outdoor unit zero crossing detection error

TRANE Multi-Split Error Code :

Error codeMeaning
B5Liquid valve temperature sensor open/short (indoor unit)
B7Gas valve temperature sensor open/short (indoor unit)
DNCommunication line disconnected/Expansion valve malfunction
E1High pressure prevention system
E2Frost prevention system
E3Low pressure prevention system
E4High discharge temperature prevention system
E5Overcurrent prevention system; Reduced frequency
E6Communication error between indoor and outdoor unit
E7Problem with the operating mode
E8Overload prevention system; Reduced frequency
E9Water overflow error (indoor unit)
INIntelligent Power Module (IPM) Over Current Prevention System
EUIntelligent Power Module (IPM) Over Temperature Prevention System
F1Room air temperature sensor open/short circuit
F2Evaporator temperature sensor open/short
F3Ambient temperature sensor open/short (outdoor unit)
F4Condenser temperature sensor open/short (outdoor unit)
F5Discharge temperature sensor open/short
F6Overload protection; Restricted frequency
F8Current protection; Restricted frequency
FOSystem Undercharging/Block Prevention/Pumping
F9High discharge temperature; Restricted frequency
FHAntifreeze; Restricted frequency
H1Defrosting
H3Preventing Compressor Overheating
H7Compressor desynchronization
H5Intelligent Power Module (IPM) Current Protection
H6Engine stalled
HECompressor demagnetization protection
HCPower Factor Correction (PFC)
L3Outdoor fan error 1
L9Overpower protection
THEOutdoor fan error 2
LCCompressor start failure
LDCompressor phase loss/reversal
THECompressor stuck
LFAcceleration
LPIndoor and outdoor units do not match
P6Control board communication error codes
P9AC contactor error code
PDSensor connection error code
ONTemperature drift error code
PFControl board temperature sensor error code
COULDCapacitor charge error code
P5Phase overcurrent
P7Intelligent Power Module (IPM) temperature sensor open/short
P8Intelligent Power Module (IPM) Temperature Protection
PHDC bus overvoltage
PLDC bus undervoltage
PPAC input voltage error code
U1Compressor phase current circuit error code
U3Sensor connection error code
U5Current circuit error code
U7Four-way valve reversing error code
U8PG motor zero crossing protection

2 Trane Mini TVR 5G Error Codes :

Normal LED screens:

  1. Standby:  The LED display shows the number of indoor units communicating with the outdoor units.
  2. In operation:  LED display shows the compressor frequency value.
  3. In defrost setting:  LED display shows  dF  for defrost.

Trane indoor unit :

Fault codesMeaning
H0Malfunction or protection: M_Home does not match
E0Malfunction or protection: EEPROM failure
E2Malfunction or protection: Communication failure of the outer chip and the inner chip.
E3Malfunction or protection: The main board and IR341 are not connected properly
E4Malfunction or protection: outdoor unit sensor failure
E5Malfunction or protection: Circuit breaker voltage protection failure
E6Malfunction or protection: DC fan failure
E7Malfunction or protection: Heating fan failure in zone A lasts for 5 minutes
E8Malfunction or protection: There are two E6 faults within 10 minutes (recovery will be performed after power off)
P0Malfunction or protection: High temperature protection of the cooling fin
P1Malfunction or protection: High pressure protection
P2Malfunction or protection: Low pressure protection
P3Malfunction or protection: compressor current protection
P4Malfunction or protection: discharge temperature protection
P5Malfunction or protection: High temperature protection of the outdoor condenser.
P6Malfunction or protection: IPM modules protection
P7Malfunction or protection: Evaporator high temperature protection
P8Malfunction or protection: typhoon protection

TRANE outdoor unit :

Fault codesMeaning
E2Malfunction or protection: Malfunction of communication between indoor/outdoor units
E4Malfunction or protection: Malfunction of temperature sensor T3 and T4
E5Malfunction or protection: power supply voltage protection
E6Malfunction or protection: Fan protection
E7Malfunction or protection: Compressor discharge temperature sensor malfunction
E9Malfunction or protection: EEPROM malfunction
YESMalfunction or protection: A fan in the region runs for more than 5 minutes in Heat mode
EbMalfunction or protection: 2 times E6 protection within 10 minutes
H0Malfunction or protection: Malfunction of communication between IR341/main board
P1Malfunction or protection: High pressure protection
P2Malfunction or protection: Low pressure protection
P3Malfunction or protection: input current protection
P4Malfunction or protection: Compressor discharge protection temperature
P5Malfunction or protection: High temperature protection of condenser
P6Malfunction or protection: Inverter module protection
P8Malfunction or protection: typhoon protection
ONMalfunction or protection: High temperature protection of indoor evaporator

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