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Bryant mini split code CP

Remote on/off contact open.

  • TypeStatus, not a fault
  • SystemDisplay
  • Can I fix it?Usually a homeowner fix
  • Applies toindoor display, four-character codes (newer units)

What CP means on a Bryant

An external on/off contact (a remote switch, thermostat or card-key input wired to the indoor unit) has switched the unit off.

On this platform, CP is a status, not a fault: the unit is telling you what it is doing; nothing is wrong.

What to do

You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below.

  1. Check any external switch or contact wired to the indoor unit.

When to call a technician

This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.

Which Bryant units show CP

This page applies to Bryant Preferred 619P*B / 538P*B high wall, 619RC / 538PR cassette and Bryant multi-zone units on the indoor display, four-character codes (newer units). Bryant's own documentation lists CP as "Remote on/off contact open", the same definition used across the Midea platform (four-character codes) it is built on. If your unit shows a code with a different shape (for example a four-character code, or a plain number), it is from a different table; use the lookup with your exact code.

Where Bryant shows this code

indoor display, four-character codes (newer units): The display shows a two-letter prefix and a two-character suffix, either together (EH60) or alternating (EH, then 60). Write both parts down; the suffix is what identifies the fault. EH and EL are indoor-side faults, EC is an outdoor-side fault, and PC is an outdoor protection: the unit stopped itself to prevent damage.

Other Bryant codes

Same part of the system as CP:

All Bryant error codes

CP on other brands

The same characters do not always mean the same thing. Check the brand on your unit.

Questions people ask

Is CP on a Bryant mini split an error?

No. CP is a status message: remote on/off contact open. An external on/off contact (a remote switch, thermostat or card-key input wired to the indoor unit) has switched the unit off.

Do I need a technician for Bryant CP?

You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below. This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.

Sources

  • Bryant 619P*B High Wall Ductless Owner's Manual OM-619PB-06 (self-diagnostic codes)
  • Carrier 40MAQ / 38MAQ and 38MHRB service manuals (identical Midea-built equipment)

Updated September 2026. Codes and definitions vary by model year. If your manual disagrees with this page, your manual wins. Send a correction.