Oklahoma Joe’s Pellet Grills & Smokers Error Codes

AUG

Display shows AUG or auger error and pellets do not feed

Auger Drive Fault

ERR1

Controller displays ERR1 and grill will not start heating

RTD Temperature Probe Open Circuit

ERR2

Controller displays ERR2 and grill shuts down or will not heat properly

RTD Temperature Probe Short Circuit

ERR3

Controller displays ERR3 and grill will not ignite or heat

Igniter (Hot Rod) Failure Detected

ERR4

Controller displays ERR4 and grill stops feeding pellets

Auger Motor Overload or Stall Detected

ERR5

Controller displays ERR5 and grill shuts down mid‑cook

High Temperature Limit or Overheat Fault

ERR6

Controller displays ERR6 and grill will not power the fan or auger

Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault

FAN

Display shows FAN or fan error and grill will not ignite or maintain flame

Combustion Fan Failure or Feedback Fault

HOP

Display shows HOP or hopper error and grill reports pellet feed issues

Hopper Sensor or Feed Detection Fault

IGN

Display shows IGN or ignition error and grill times out without lighting

Failed Automatic Ignition Sequence

NO PEL

Display shows NO PEL or similar message and grill shuts down

Pellet Out / Fuel Starvation Detected

PROBE

Display shows PROBE error and food probe readings are inaccurate or missing

Meat Probe Sensor Fault

SEN

Display shows SEN or sensor error and grill temperature is not controlled

Internal Temperature Sensor Fault

TEMP HIGH

Display shows TEMP HIGH or high temperature alarm and grill shuts down

Over‑Temperature Condition

TEMP LOW

Display shows TEMP LOW or low temperature alarm and grill shuts down

Flame Out / Low Temperature Fault

Symptom

Controller buttons unresponsive or intermittent

Keypad or Control Interface Failure

Symptom

Food cooks unevenly, with hot spots and cold spots across grates

Uneven Heat Distribution

Symptom

Grease bucket fills unusually fast or overflows during normal cooking

Excessive Grease Drainage

Symptom

Grease fire in cook chamber during cook

Grease Ignition / Fire Event

Symptom

Grease leaking from front or sides of grill instead of grease bucket

Grease Management System Blocked or Misaligned

Symptom

Grill does not ignite automatically but runs if lit manually

Igniter Rod Not Heating

Symptom

Grill makes loud grinding or squealing noise from hopper area

Auger Mechanical Binding or Motor Failure

Symptom

Grill makes rattling or vibrating noise during operation

Loose Internal Components or Fan Imbalance

Symptom

Grill overshoots set temperature and runs much hotter than target

Temperature Overshoot / Poor Regulation

Symptom

Grill powers on but display is dim, flickering, or unreadable

Display Backlight or Controller Voltage Issue

Symptom

Grill produces excessive white smoke and sooty residue on food

Incomplete Combustion / Poor Air‑Fuel Mix

Symptom

Grill shuts off unexpectedly during cook without error code

Intermittent Power Loss

Symptom

Grill starts but then flame goes out and temperature drops

Intermittent Flame‑Out During Operation

Symptom

Grill struggles to reach set temperature, especially in cold weather

Insufficient Heat Output

Symptom

Grill will not power on, no lights or display

No AC Power to Control Board

Symptom

Heavy smoke leaking from lid, door, or seams instead of chimney

Poor Seal / Air Leakage

Symptom

Lid thermometer reading does not match digital controller temperature

Temperature Gauge Discrepancy

Symptom

Paint peeling or bubbling on exterior near firebox or chimney

High‑Heat Coating Failure

Symptom

Pellets back‑burn into hopper, producing smoke in hopper area

Backdraft Through Auger Tube

Symptom

Pellets in hopper swell, crumble, or form clumps

Pellet Moisture Contamination

Symptom

Rust forming inside cook chamber or on grates

Corrosion of Interior Surfaces

Symptom

Strong chemical or electrical burning smell from controller area

Overheating Electrical Component

Symptom

Temperature reading jumps erratically or fluctuates rapidly

Unstable Temperature Sensor Signal