F3
Chigo Outdoor Condenser Coil Temperature Sensor Fault

Indoor unit shows F3 and heating or cooling cycles are unstable; defrost may not work correctly.

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Possible Causes

Open or shorted condenser coil NTC sensor, Sensor not properly attached to outdoor coil on Chigo unit, Faulty sensor connector on outdoor PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before opening the outdoor unit.

  • Step 1 – Find the coil sensor: Look for a probe clipped to the outdoor coil tubing or fins.
  • Step 2 – Check attachment: Ensure the sensor is firmly clipped and making good contact with the coil surface.
  • Step 3 – Test resistance: Disconnect and measure resistance. Compare to the specified values. Replace if defective.
  • Step 4 – Install replacement: Fit a new condenser coil temperature sensor, clip it securely to the coil, and reconnect to the PCB.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Condenser Coil Temperature Sensor
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