LG AIR CONDITIONER ERROR CODES AND DESCRIPTION - PART 1

LG AIR CONDITIONER 

ERROR CODES AND DESCRIPTION

PART1

00
Text the 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. I.e. If you see fault code CH07 on your indoor unit or R/Controller, only type 7 or 07 in your text message.

01
Indoor unit return air sensor fault. Disconnect sensor from PCB and measure resistance. 8 kOhm at 30C and 13 kOhm at 20C if not replace sensor

1
Indoor unit return air sensor fault. Disconnect sensor from PCB and measure resistance. 8 kOhm at 30C and 13 kOhm at 20C if not replace sensor

02
 Indoor Pipe Sensor or Outdoor Sensor Assy fault, Open or Short. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. Air sensor = 10 kOhm at 25C, Pipe sensor = kOhm at 25C. If not replace sensor.

2
Indoor Pipe Sensor or Outdoor Sensor Assy fault, Open or Short. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. Air sensor = 10 kOhm at 25C, Pipe sensor = kOhm at 25C. If not replace sensor.

03
 Remote controller comms error. Check wired correctly, if so check dipswitch in RC. Set to Sg for 1 unit, or Gr for group then reset power

3
Remote controller comms error. Check wired correctly, if so check dipswitch in RC. Set to Sg for 1 unit, or Gr for group then reset power

04
RAC Product = Heat Sink Sensor Error, Open/Short Cct or over 95C. Commercial Product = Condensate pump float switch risen. Check drain pan is empty, check pump is working OK. If no pump check blue jumper plug is inserted in socket CN Float.

4
RAC Product = Heat Sink Sensor Error, Open/Short Cct or over 95C. Commercial Product = Condensate pump float switch risen. Check drain pan is empty, check pump is working OK. If no pump check blue jumper plug is inserted in socket CN Float.

05
Comms Error, check your wiring, remove external pumps. Split/Multi - check volts from terminal N to 3 = 0 - 65 Vdc, Multi V - 4 Vdc terminals 3 and 4.
5
Comms Error, check your wiring, remove external pumps. Split/Multi - check volts from terminal N to 3 = 0 - 65 Vdc, Multi V - 4 Vdc terminals 3 and 4

06
 Indoor unit coil sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10C and 4 kOhm at 30C. if not replace sensor. Split = text 21

6
Indoor unit coil sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10C and 4 kOhm at 30C. if not replace sensor. Split = text 21

07
Multi Splits and Multi V = indoor unit is set to run in a different mode from the master indoor unit. Set ALL indoor units to cooling or ALL to heating to clear.
Splits = Compressor Over Current (CT2), also see Code 06.

7
 Multi Splits and Multi V = indoor unit is set to run in a different mode from the master indoor unit. Set ALL indoor units to cooling or ALL to heating to clear.
Splits = Compressor Over Current (CT2), also see Code 06.

08
RAC Indoor unit BLDC Fan problem. This is caused by the Indoor fan being locked. Check fan motor is plugged in correctly, Electrically & Mechanically sound. Check the fan motor turns freely, check the AC Voltage supplied to the fan motor, this will vary from 120 V ac at low speed to 170V AC at high speed. If no Voltage is present the the PCB is faulty, if Voltage is present the fan motor will be Faulty.

8
RAC Indoor unit BLDC Fan problem. This is caused by the Indoor fan being locked. Check fan motor is plugged in correctly, Electrically & Mechanically sound. Check the fan motor turns freely, check the AC Voltage supplied to the fan motor, this will vary from 120 V ac at low speed to 170V AC at high speed. If no Voltage is present the the PCB is faulty, if Voltage is present the fan motor will be Faulty.

09
Split = Outdoor unit fan problem. Check Outdoor fan motor is plugged in, Electrically & Mechanically sound, if not replace motor, otherwise replace PCB. Multi V = Indoor unit EEPROM error - Replace the indoor unit PCB, and then make sure to do Auto addressing and input the address of central control.

9
 Split = Outdoor unit fan problem. Check Outdoor fan motor is plugged in, Electrically & Mechanically sound, if not replace motor, otherwise replace PCB. Multi V = Indoor unit EEPROM error - Replace the indoor unit PCB, and then make sure to do Auto addressing and input the address of central control.

10
 RAC Product: Compressor discharge sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance 237 kOhm at 20°C, 168 kOhm at 30C. Multi Fdx & Multi V text 8

11
 Multi V indoor unit not connected to an outdoor unit. Check comms wiring is correct, and check initialisation has been carried out correctly

12
RAC Product = EEPROM Sum Check Error, text 60 for help.

13
 RAC Product = PSC (Reactor) Error, text 27 for help.

14
 RAC Product = Compressor Phase Current Error

15
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

16
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

17
no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

18
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

19
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

20
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

21
Inverter compressor run current high. Check compressor windings all equal 1 to 4 Ohms, Check to earth 50 MOhm minimum, check run current

22
Inverter compressor run current high. Check compressor windings all equal 1 to 4 Ohms . Check to earth 50 MOhm minimum, check run current

23
Inverter dc voltage low. Check dc voltage of capacitors 300 Vdc for 1Ph and 600 Vdc for 3Ph. If OK change outdoor inverter PCB

24
Splits and Multi Splits = High or low pressure trip. Low at 1 bar High at 35 bar check pressures. Multi V = High pressure trip.

25
Check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct (1ph ?220 Vac ±10% or 3ph ?380 Vac ±10%). If OK, check fuses, if fuses are OK replace outdoor
main PCB

26
Inverter compressor seized. Check compressor windings all equal resistance 1 to 4 Ohms, check to earth 50 MOhm minimum, check run current and Inverter
outputs

27
Inverter current irregularity. Check inverter PCB, check reactor connections and its resistance is less than 1 ohm.

28
 Inverter dc voltage too high. Check dc voltage of capacitors 300 Vdc for 1Ph and 600 Vdc for 3Ph. If OK change outdoor inverter PCB

29
no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

30
no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

31
no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

32
Inverter compressor discharge temperature too high. If over 105°C, check refrigerant charge

33
 Excessive rise of standard compressor discharge temperature. If over 105°C check refrigerant charge

34
Excessive high pressure rise, over 35 bar at HP sensor. Check pressures, check coils, and filters are clean check for OFN in system pipework

35
 Excessive low pressure drop under 1 Bar at LP sensor. Check pressures, and check service valves open

36
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

37
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

38
no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

39
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

40
 Inverter ac current abnormal. Check compressor windings all equal resistance 1 to 4 Ohms, check to earth 50 MOhm minimum, check run current and inverter outputs

41
Inverter compressor discharge sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance 237 kOhm at 20°C and 168 kOhm at 30°C.

42
 Low pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 4 bar up to 5 Vdc = 32 bar
43
 High pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 8 bar up to 2.5 Vdc = 37 bar

44
 Outdoor unit air sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 8 kOhm at 30C and 13 kOhm at 20C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

45
 Outdoor unit coil sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

46
Outdoor unit suction sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

47
Compressor discharge sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 237 kOhm at 20°C and 168 kOhm at 30°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace
sensor

48
 Split/Multi Split = Outdoor unit discharge and air sensor both unplugged. Multi V = Outdoor unit coil sensor. Text 45 for diagnostics

49
Check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct (1ph ?220 Vac ±10% or 3ph ?380 Vac ±10%). If OK check fuses, if fuses OK, replace outdoor main
PCB

50
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

51
 Unit mismatch. Check model number of units do not exceed maximum. Multi V - also check Sub outdoor unit dipswitch settings

52
Communication error between inverter PCB and main outdoor unit PCB. Check wiring fuses and LEDs . If OK either inverter or main PCB defective.
53
 Comms error indoor to outdoor unit. Check your wiring . Split and Multi - check voltage from terminal N to 3 = 0 - 65 Vdc, Multi V - 4 Vdc terminals 3 and 4

54
 Reverse or open phase. Check all 3 phases are present and correct. If correct voltage appears at all three phases, swap any two to cure the fault

55
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

56
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

57
Comms error between outdoor main PCB and inverter PCB. Check wiring fuses and LEDs are lit. If OK either inverter or main PCB defective

58
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

59
 no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

60
Outdoor unit PCB EEPROM failure, try removing EEPROM and refitting if removable (possible contact fault), otherwise replace PCB if the EEPROM is nonremovable.

61
Condenser coil over 65°C. Check coil and filters are clean and free from debris, and airflow is OK. Check system pressures for non-condesables

62
Inverter over 85°C. Check air flow across heat sink, check inverter tight to heatsink use thermal paste. Multi V - check inverter cooling fan

63
Multi F(DX) - "Cond. Pipe Sensor Temp. Low" (opposite to Error Code 61). Check Temperature/Resistance reading and replace sensor if found to be faulty. If
sensor okay, check for cause of low temperature and rectify.

64
no such fault code Text 1, 2 or 3 digit fault code number only. If you see fault code CH07 only type 7 in your text message

65
Outdoor unit inverter fin temperature sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 8 kOhm at 30°C and 13 kOhm at 20°C

67
 Outdoor Fan Motor siezed, or rotation sensing circuit failure. Check motor for mechanical and/or electrical failure, if okay replace pcb.

100
 Excessive discharge temperature rise 105°C Sub condenser 1 standard compressor. Check refrigerant

101
 Excessive discharge temperature rise 105°C Sub condenser 1 standard compressor. Check refrigerant

102
Excessive discharge temperature rise 105°C Sub condenser 2 standard compressor. Check refrigerant

103
Excessive discharge temperature rise 105°C Sub condenser 2 standard compressor. Check refrigerant

104
Communication error between Main and Sub outdoor units. Check comms wiring and power to all outdoor units

105
Communication error between outdoor main PCB and fan PCB. Check plug connections and LEDs. If OK, replace either main or fan PCB

106
 Outdoor unit fan motor high current. Check fans rotate freely, and are connected correctly

107
Outdoor unit low voltage to fan PCB. Check 300 Vdc supply, check fuses and plug connections. If OK, replace fan PCB

108
 Communication error between outdoor main PCB, and fan PCB. Check plug connections and LEDs. If OK replace either main or fan PCB

109
 Sub 1 excessive rise of high pressure. Check pressures, check for non condensables, check heat exchanger coil is free from debris

110
 Sub 1 reverse or open phase. Check all 3 phases are present and correct. If correct voltage appears at all three phases, swap any two to cure the fault

111
 Communication error between Main and Sub outdoor units. Check comms wiring and power to all outdoor units

113
 Main outdoor unit liquid pipe sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

114
 Main outdoor unit Subcool inlet sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

115
 Main outdoor unit Subcool outlet sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

116
Sub 1 high pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 8 bar up to 2.5 Vdc = 37 bar

117
 Sub 1 low pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 4 bar up to 5 Vdc = 32 bar

118
 Sub 1 outdoor unit air sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 8 kOhm at 30°C and 13 kOhm at 20°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

120
 Sub 1 outdoor unit suction sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C. if not replace sensor

121
Sub 1 compressor 1 discharge sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance 237 kOhm at 20°C and 168 kOhm at 30°C. if not replace sensor

122
 Sub 1 compressor 2 discharge sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance 237 kOhm at 20°C and 168 kOhm at 30°C. if not replace sensor

123
 Sub 1 outdoor unit coil sensor A fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

124
 Sub 1 outdoor unit coil sensor B fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

125
 Sub 1 outdoor unit liquid pipe sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

126
 Sub 1 outdoor unit Subcool inlet sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

127
Sub 1 outdoor unit Subcool outlet sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

128
 Sub 2 high pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 8 bar up to 2.5 Vdc = 37 bar

129
Sub 2 low pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 4 bar up to 5 Vdc = 32 bar

130
Sub 2 outdoor unit air sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 8 kOhm at 30°C and 13 kOhm at 20°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

132
Sub 2 outdoor unit suction sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C.if not replace sensor

133
 Sub 2 compressor 1 discharge sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance 237 kOhm at 20°C and 168kOhm at 30°C. if not replace sensor

134
 Sub 2 compressor 2 discharge sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance 237 kOhm at 20°C and 168kOhm at 30°C.if not replace sensor

135
 Sub 2 outdoor unit coil sensor A fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

136
Sub 2 outdoor unit coil sensor B fault. Disconnect from PCB measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C. If OK replace PCB, if not replace sensor

137
 Sub 2 outdoor unit liquid pipe sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

138
 Sub 2 outdoor unit Subcool inlet sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

139
 Sub 2 outdoor unit Subcool outlet sensor fault. Disconnect from PCB and measure resistance. 10 kOhm at 10°C and 4 kOhm at 30°C

140
 Sub 2 excessive rise of high pressure. Check pressures, check for non condensables, check heat exchanger coil is free from debris

141
Sub 2 reverse or open phase. Check all 3 phases are present and correct. If correct voltage appears at all three phases, swap any two to cure the fault

142
 Communication error between Main and Sub outdoor units. Check comms wiring and power to all outdoor units

143
 Sub 1 excessive rise of high pressure. Check pressures, check for non condensables, check heat exchanger coil is free from debris

144
Sub 1 excessive drop of low pressure. Check pressures, check for non condensables, check heat exchanger coil is free from debris

145
 Sub 2 excessive rise of high pressure. Check pressures, check for non condensables, check heat exchanger coil is free from debris

146
Sub 2 excessive drop of low pressure. Check pressures, check for non condensables, check heat exchanger coil is free from debris

147
 Sub 1 check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct (1ph 220 Vac ±10% or 3ph 380 Vac ±10%).check fuses, if fuses OK replace outdoor main PCB

148
Sub 1 check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct (1ph 220 Vac ±10% or 3ph 380 Vac ±10%). check fuses, if fuses OK replace outdoor main PCB

149
 Sub 2 check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct (1ph 220 Vac ±10% or 3ph 380 Vac ±10%). check fuses, if fuses OK replace outdoor main PCB

150
 Sub 2 check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct (1ph 220 Vac ±10% or 3ph 380 Vac ±10%). check fuses, if fuses OK replace outdoor main PCB

151
Faulty 4 way valve. Check solenoid coil and output from PCB. If OK, mechanical failure.

152
 Excessive discharge temperature rise 105°C Sub condenser 2 standard compressor. Check refrigerant

153
 Excessive discharge temperature rise 105°C Sub condenser 2 standard compressor. Check refrigerant

154
Sub 3 excessive rise of high pressure. Check pressures, check for non condensables, check heat exchanger coil is free from debris

155
 Sub 3 reverse or open phase. Check all 3 phases are present and correct. If correct voltage appears at all three phases, swap any two to cure the fault

156
Communication error between Main and Sub outdoor units. Check comms wiring and power to all outdoor units

157
 Sub 3 high pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 8 bar up to 2.5 Vdc = 37 bar

158
 Sub 3 low pressure sensor fault. Check dc voltage between white and black cable on plug. Multi V: 1 Vdc = 4 bar up to 5 Vdc = 32 bar