Troubleshooting
SiMX042215E
86
Part 6 Service Diagnosis
Note
Reference
Reference
4.23 Radiation Fin Temperature Rise
Error Code
L4
Method of Error
Detection
A radiation fin temperature rise is detected by checking the radiation fin temperature with the
compressor on.
Error Decision
Conditions
The radiation fin temperature with the compressor on is above
A
°C.
The error is cleared when the radiation fin temperature drops below
B
°C.
If the error repeats, the system is shut down.
Reset condition: Continuous run for about 60 minutes without any other error
Supposed
Causes
Defective outdoor fan motor
Short circuit
Defective radiation fin thermistor
Disconnection of connector
Defective outdoor unit PCB
Silicone grease not applied properly on the radiation fin after replacing the outdoor unit PCB
Troubleshooting
Refer to Silicone Grease on Power Transistor/Diode Bridge on page 106 for details.
Check No.17
Refer to P.96
Check No.19
Refer to P.97
12 class
18 class
24 class
A
(°C)
94
95.5
73.5
B
(°C)
82
80
57
Caution
Turn off the power. Then, turn on
the power to restart the system.
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting
connectors, or parts may be damaged.
(R22540)
NO
NG
OK
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
Above
A
°C?
Check No. 19
Check the outdoor fan.
Error displayed again?
Has the PCB been
replaced?
Check if silicone grease is
applied properly on the
radiation fin. If not, apply
the silicone grease.
Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main PCB).
Replace the outdoor fan
motor.
Correct the connectors and
fan motor leads.
Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main PCB).
YES
NO
Radiation fin dirty?
Clean up the radiation fin.
Check the installation
condition.
Go to
Check No. 17
.
Check the radiation fin
temperature.
