Controller for Pahlén pool pump displays E04 and pump will not run
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: This involves mains voltage. Only qualified persons should open electrical panels. Always isolate power at the main breaker and verify with a meter before touching wiring.
- Visual inspection: With power off, open the Pahlén control panel or junction box. Look for loose wires, burnt terminals, or discoloration at the pump contactor and terminal block.
- Tighten connections: Using an insulated screwdriver, gently tighten all phase and neutral terminals feeding the Pahlén pump. Do not overtighten to the point of damaging terminals.
- Check fuses: If the system uses individual fuses for each phase, test or replace any blown fuses with the correct rating specified by Pahlén.
- Verify supply: With a multimeter and appropriate training, confirm that all three phases are present at the pump input when the system is energized.
- Reset error: After correcting any supply issues, reset the controller and observe whether E04 clears and the pump starts normally.
If you are not trained in electrical work, contact a licensed electrician or Pahlén service partner to resolve E04 safely.
Repair Difficulty
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