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Daikin AC Error Codes — Complete List & Fixes

Daikin error codes appear on the remote display when you press the cancel/diagnosis button, or on the indoor unit display. Letter + number combinations identify the faulty section.

17 codes explained · DIY checks included · Same-day Daikin AC repair in Ahmedabad

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All Daikin AC Error Codes

U0🔧 Needs Technician

Refrigerant shortage detected

Likely causes: Gas leak, blocked refrigerant piping

What to do: AC will cool poorly. Gas top-up alone is not a fix — the leak must be found and sealed first.

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U2✅ Try DIY First

Supply voltage problem

Likely causes: Low/high mains voltage, power fluctuation

What to do: Check with a stabilizer or have your supply checked. Restart after voltage normalises.

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U4🔧 Needs Technician

Indoor-outdoor transmission failure

Likely causes: Wiring fault, PCB failure, incorrect connection after relocation

What to do: Restart at the MCB once. If it repeats, the interconnecting cable and PCBs need testing.

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A1🔧 Needs Technician

Indoor PCB defective

Likely causes: Board failure, moisture damage

What to do: Indoor control board replacement required.

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A3✅ Try DIY First

Drain level system abnormal

Likely causes: Clogged drain, faulty drain pump or float switch

What to do: Check for water around the indoor unit; drain cleaning usually resolves it.

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A5✅ Try DIY First

Freeze-up / high-pressure protection

Likely causes: Dirty filters, low gas, blocked airflow

What to do: Clean the air filters first. If the error returns, gas pressure needs checking.

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A6🔧 Needs Technician

Indoor fan motor abnormal

Likely causes: Fan motor or motor driver failure

What to do: Needs fan motor inspection/replacement.

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C4🔧 Needs Technician

Indoor heat-exchanger thermistor fault

Likely causes: Sensor failure or loose connector

What to do: Quick sensor replacement by a technician.

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C9🔧 Needs Technician

Suction air thermistor fault

Likely causes: Room temperature sensor failure

What to do: Sensor replacement required; AC may overcool or undercool until fixed.

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E1🔧 Needs Technician

Outdoor PCB defective

Likely causes: Outdoor control board failure

What to do: Outdoor board diagnosis and replacement.

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E3🚨 Urgent - Switch Off AC

High-pressure switch activated

Likely causes: Blocked condenser, outdoor fan failure, overcharge

What to do: Switch off and clean the outdoor unit. If it repeats, call for service immediately.

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E5🚨 Urgent - Switch Off AC

Compressor motor overload

Likely causes: High ambient temperature, low gas, failing compressor

What to do: Switch the unit off to prevent compressor damage and book a visit.

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E6🚨 Urgent - Switch Off AC

Compressor startup failure (lock)

Likely causes: Seized compressor, faulty starting components

What to do: Do not keep retrying — call for service.

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E7🔧 Needs Technician

Outdoor fan motor fault

Likely causes: Fan motor failure, obstruction

What to do: Check for visible obstruction in the outdoor fan; otherwise needs motor replacement.

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F3🔧 Needs Technician

Discharge pipe temperature abnormal

Likely causes: Low refrigerant, blocked piping

What to do: Needs gas-pressure check by a technician.

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H6🔧 Needs Technician

Compressor position sensor error

Likely causes: Sensor or inverter driver fault

What to do: Inverter board diagnosis required.

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L5🚨 Urgent - Switch Off AC

Inverter instantaneous overcurrent

Likely causes: Compressor short, inverter PCB failure

What to do: Switch off the unit and book an inspection.

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Disclaimer: error codes can vary by model and year. This guide covers the most common Daikin split AC codes in India. When in doubt, send us a photo of your AC display on WhatsApp — diagnosis advice is free.

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