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MRCOOL mini split error codes

MRCOOL DIY, Advantage and Olympus mini splits are built on the Midea residential inverter platform. DIY 2nd and 3rd generation units show classic two-character codes (EC, P4). DIY 4th generation and newer Advantage units use the four-character set (EL 0C, PC 04) and show it in two halves on the display.

Covers: DIY 2nd/3rd Gen, DIY 4th Gen, DIY Multi-Zone, Advantage, Olympus, Easy Pro.

Type it exactly as the unit shows it. Not sure which brand? It is printed on the front of the indoor unit.

All MRCOOL codes

61 codes. Type to filter the list.

CodeMeaningTypeFix
E0indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Indoor unit EEPROM parameter error
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Outdoor unit EEPROM parameter error (outdoor display)
FaultDIY checks
E1Communication error between indoor and outdoor unitsFaultDIY checks
E2indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Zero-crossing signal detection error
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Communication error between the outdoor unit and the indoor units (outdoor display)
FaultDIY checks
E3indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Indoor fan speed out of control (indoor fan motor fault)
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Communication error between outdoor main board and IPM board (outdoor display)
FaultDIY checks
E4indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Indoor room temperature sensor (T1) open or short circuit
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Outdoor temperature sensor fault: coil (T3), ambient (T4), discharge (T5) or a zone coil outlet (T2B)
FaultDIY checks
E5indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Evaporator coil temperature sensor (T2) open or short circuit
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Over-voltage or under-voltage protection (outdoor display)
VariesDIY checks
ECRefrigerant leak detected (low refrigerant charge)FaultDIY checks
F0Overload current protection (compressor over-current)ProtectionDIY checks
EBCommunication error between indoor main board and display boardFaultDIY checks
EFIntelligent eye (occupancy sensor) module errorFaultDIY
F1indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Outdoor ambient temperature sensor (T4) open or short circuit
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Zone A indoor coil outlet sensor (T2B) fault, shown on the outdoor display
FaultDIY checks
F2indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Condenser coil temperature sensor (T3) open or short circuit
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Zone B indoor coil outlet sensor (T2B) fault, shown on the outdoor display
FaultDIY checks
F3indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Compressor discharge temperature sensor (TP) open or short circuit
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Zone C indoor coil outlet sensor (T2B) fault, shown on the outdoor display
FaultDIY checks
F4indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Outdoor unit EEPROM parameter error
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Zone D indoor coil outlet sensor (T2B) fault, shown on the outdoor display
FaultTechnician
F5indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Outdoor fan speed out of control (outdoor fan motor fault)
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Zone E indoor coil outlet sensor (T2B) fault, shown on the outdoor display
FaultDIY checks
P0Inverter module (IPM) malfunctionProtectionTechnician
P1indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Over-voltage or under-voltage protection
multi-zone outdoor unit display: High pressure protection (outdoor display)
ProtectionDIY checks
P2indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): High temperature protection (compressor top or inverter module)
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Low pressure protection (outdoor display)
ProtectionDIY checks
P3indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Outdoor temperature too low protection (heating lockout)
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Compressor current overload protection (outdoor display)
ProtectionDIY
P4indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Inverter compressor drive error
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Compressor discharge temperature protection (outdoor display)
ProtectionTechnician
P5indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Mode conflict (multi-zone)
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Condenser high temperature protection (outdoor display)
ProtectionDIY
P6indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): Outdoor low pressure protection
multi-zone outdoor unit display: Inverter module (IPM) malfunction (outdoor display)
ProtectionDIY checks
dFDefrost cycle runningStatusDIY
CLFilter cleaning reminderStatusDIY
APWi-Fi pairing (access point) modeStatusDIY
EH 00Indoor unit EEPROM parameter errorFaultDIY checks
EL 01Communication error between indoor and outdoor unitsFaultDIY checks
EH 02Zero-crossing signal detection errorFaultDIY checks
EH 03Indoor fan speed out of controlFaultDIY checks
EH 60Indoor room temperature sensor (T1) open or short circuitFaultDIY checks
EH 61Evaporator coil temperature sensor (T2) open or short circuitFaultDIY checks
EL 0CRefrigerant leak detected (low charge)FaultDIY checks
EH 0AIndoor unit EEPROM parameter errorFaultDIY checks
EH 0bCommunication error between indoor main board and display boardFaultDIY checks
EC 51Outdoor unit EEPROM parameter errorFaultTechnician
EC 52Condenser coil temperature sensor (T3) open or short circuitFaultDIY checks
EC 53Outdoor ambient temperature sensor (T4) open or short circuitFaultDIY checks
EC 54Compressor discharge temperature sensor (TP) open or short circuitFaultDIY checks
EC 56Coil outlet temperature sensor (T2B) open or short circuitFaultDIY checks
EC 07Outdoor fan speed out of controlFaultDIY checks
PC 00Inverter module (IPM) malfunctionProtectionTechnician
PC 01Over-voltage or under-voltage protectionProtectionDIY checks
PC 02Compressor top temperature (overload) protectionProtectionDIY checks
PC 03Pressure protection (high or low pressure switch)ProtectionDIY checks
PC 04Inverter compressor drive errorProtectionTechnician
PC 08Outdoor over-current protectionProtectionDIY checks
PC 0ACondenser high temperature protectionProtectionDIY checks
PC 0FPFC module malfunctionProtectionTechnician
PC 40Communication error between outdoor main board and inverter boardFaultTechnician
PC 43Compressor missing phase (lack of phase) protectionProtectionTechnician
PC 44Compressor zero-speed protectionProtectionTechnician
PC 46Compressor speed out of controlProtectionTechnician
PC 49Compressor over-current (phase current) protectionProtectionTechnician
FPLow-temperature heating hold (46°F freeze-protection mode)StatusDIY
FCForced cooling test modeStatusDIY
LLRemote or wired controller lockedStatusDIY
cFAnti-cold-air (heating warm-up)StatusDIY
CPRemote on/off contact openStatusDIY
E6PFC module protection (outdoor display)ProtectionTechnician
E8Outdoor fan speed fault (outdoor display)FaultDIY checks
F6Zone F indoor coil outlet sensor (T2B) fault, shown on the outdoor displayFaultDIY checks

How MRCOOL shows error codes

The indoor display shows the code in place of the temperature. On DIY 4th Gen units a four-character code alternates between its two halves (EL, then 0C); write down both. The MRCOOL app also reports the current fault.

indoor unit display (classic two-character codes): The code appears on the indoor unit's LED display in place of the set temperature. Some models also blink the indicator lamps in a pattern that matches the code. E codes are faults in the indoor unit or its communication link, F codes are faults on the outdoor side, and P codes are protections: the outdoor unit has stopped itself to prevent damage. EC is the refrigerant leak check.

indoor unit display (four-character codes): 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.

multi-zone outdoor unit display: These codes appear on the small LED display on the multi-zone OUTDOOR unit's control board (behind the service panel, or visible through a window on some models). The indoor units show their own, different codes for the same fault, so check which display you are reading. On the outdoor display, E codes are outdoor faults, F codes identify which zone's coil sensor failed (F1 = zone A, F2 = zone B, and so on), and P codes are protections.

Brands built on the same platform

These brands share a code table with MRCOOL because the same factory builds them, so their pages describe the same faults: ACiQ, AirEase, Arcoaire, Arctic King, Armstrong Air, Blueridge, Bosch, Bryant, Carrier, Comfortmaker, Concord, Day & Night, Della, Ducane.

Sources

  • MRCOOL DIY 3rd Gen and 4th Gen installation manuals (error code tables)
  • Midea residential split service manual

Updated September 2026. Manufacturer site: www.mrcool.com