Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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E0
Indoor unit will not start, display shows E0 shortly after power-on
Indoor Unit EEPROM Initialization Error
E1
Indoor unit stops and displays E1, outdoor unit does not start
Indoor–Outdoor Communication Failure
E2
Indoor unit stops, E2 displayed, fan may run briefly then stop
Indoor Room Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault
E3
Indoor unit stops cooling/heating, E3 displayed, may stop shortly after startup
Indoor Coil (Heat Exchanger) Temperature Sensor Fault
E4
Indoor unit shows E4, unit may not respond to remote commands
Indoor Unit EEPROM or Configuration Error
E5
Indoor unit displays E5, operation stops shortly after starting
Indoor Fan Motor Lock or Feedback Error
E6
Indoor unit shows E6, outdoor unit does not start, no cooling or heating
Outdoor Unit Communication or Power Supply Error
E7
Indoor unit displays E7, louver may not move correctly
Indoor Horizontal/Vertical Louver Motor Fault
E8
Indoor unit shows E8, unit may stop during operation, sometimes related to overcurrent
Indoor Fan Overcurrent or PCB Overload Protection
E9
Indoor unit displays E9, unit may stop and drain pan may be full of water
Drain Pump or Float Switch Error
F1
Indoor unit displays F1, unit may not respond to remote
Indoor Unit Communication Address or Remote Receiver Error
F2
Indoor unit displays F2, operation stops
Indoor Humidity Sensor or Additional Thermistor Fault (model-dependent)
F3
Indoor unit displays F3, often related to intake or discharge air temperature
Indoor Intake or Discharge Air Thermistor Fault
F4
Indoor unit displays F4, unit may stop during operation
Indoor Heat Exchanger Freeze / Overheat Protection
F5
Indoor unit displays F5, often associated with outdoor ambient temperature sensor
Outdoor Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
F6
Indoor unit displays F6, system may not start or may stop unexpectedly
Indoor–Remote Controller Communication Error (wired controller models)
F7
Indoor unit displays F7, often in multi-split systems
Indoor Unit Address Conflict or Capacity Mismatch
F8
Indoor unit displays F8, system may not operate in certain modes
Mode Conflict or Central Control Lockout
F9
Indoor unit displays F9, often related to filter or air quality functions
Filter Sign / Air Quality Sensor Error
P1
Outdoor unit stops, P1 error logged or displayed, compressor does not run
Inverter DC Bus Overvoltage / Undervoltage
P2
Outdoor unit stops, P2 error, compressor may start then quickly stop
Inverter Module Overcurrent / Short Circuit Protection
P3
Outdoor unit stops with P3, often during high load or high ambient temperature
Outdoor Heat Sink / Inverter Overheating
P4
System stops with P4, often associated with compressor temperature issues
Compressor Discharge Temperature High
P5
System stops with P5, often during heating mode
Outdoor Coil Temperature Sensor / Defrost Control Error
P6
System stops with P6, compressor may not start or may stop quickly
Compressor Position / Inverter Drive Error
P7
System stops with P7, often related to low ambient or abnormal pressure
Low Pressure / Suction Temperature Protection
P8
System stops with P8, may occur during defrost or mode change
Four-Way Reversing Valve or Discharge Pressure Protection
Symptom
Burning or electrical smell from indoor or outdoor unit
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Indoor unit displays lights but does not respond to remote control commands
Remote Control Reception Failure
Symptom
Indoor unit does not start at all; no lights or response to remote
No Power to Indoor Unit
Symptom
Indoor unit emits clicking or ticking noises when starting or stopping
Thermal Expansion and Plastic Casing Noise
Symptom
Indoor unit fan does not run, but lights and display are on; compressor may or may not run
Indoor Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Indoor unit frequently turns on and off (short cycling) without reaching set temperature
Short Cycling / Control Instability
Symptom
Indoor unit makes loud rattling, buzzing, or grinding noises during operation
Indoor Mechanical Noise / Fan Imbalance
Symptom
Indoor unit powers on but compressor and outdoor fan do not start; only indoor fan runs
Outdoor Unit Not Operating
Symptom
Indoor unit runs but does not cool effectively; air is only slightly cool or room never reaches set temperature
Insufficient Cooling Capacity / Performance Degradation
Symptom
Outdoor fan does not run while compressor is operating, causing very hot air and possible shutdown
Outdoor Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Outdoor unit makes loud humming, rattling, or metallic noises
Outdoor Mechanical Noise / Vibration
Symptom
Strong musty or moldy smell from indoor unit when it starts
Biological Growth on Indoor Coil and Drain Pan
Symptom
Unit runs in heating mode but delivers only lukewarm air and room does not heat adequately
Poor Heating Performance
Symptom
Unit trips the circuit breaker when starting or during operation
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit
Symptom
Water dripping from outdoor unit or excessive water around base
Outdoor Unit Condensate / Defrost Water Drainage Issue
Symptom
Water dripping from the indoor unit front panel or onto the wall/floor
Indoor Unit Water Leakage
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