Daikin
Remote Control Reception / Control Lock Issue
Daikin indoor unit display or LEDs are on but unit does not respond to remote control commands
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Possible Causes
Dead batteries in remote, IR receiver window blocked or dirty, Remote control locked (child lock), Faulty IR receiver board on indoor unit
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: No high-voltage work is needed for basic checks, but turn off power before removing covers.
User steps:
- Replace the remote control batteries with fresh ones, observing polarity.
- Clean the IR receiver window on the indoor unit with a soft dry cloth.
- Check the remote for a lock icon; disable child lock according to the Daikin remote manual.
- Try standing closer and pointing the remote directly at the receiver.
Technician tasks:
- Test the IR receiver board and replace if it does not respond to a known-good remote.
- Check indoor PCB for control signal processing faults.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
IR Receiver Board
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