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Daikin error codes

The complete list of Daikin fault codes shown on the display, each with what it means and the page that explains how it is diagnosed and fixed.

32documented codes
32with documented causes
5.4TroubleAtlas Score
Daikin boiler with the fault code shown on the display
Quick Answer

Daikin heating appliances display 32 documented error codes. Each code below opens its own page with the official meaning, the documented causes, the safety assessment and the parts involved.

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All Daikin Error Codes

32 codes, each with its own page. Click a code to open the meaning, the documented causes and the repair.

CodeWhat it meansSeverity
1-FLASHFurnace lockout: failed to establish a flame after the maximum ignition attempts; the control locks out for…HIGH
5-FLASHFlame sensed with no call for heat: usually a slow-closing or leaking gas valveHIGH
6-FLASHFlame rollout switch open: a serious condition (flame escaping the burner area); shut down and call a proHIGH
7-FLASHLow flame signal / faulty flame sensor: the sensor is dirty or failingHIGH
8-FLASHIgniter circuit fault: the hot-surface igniter or its wiring is faultyHIGH
A1INDOOR UNIT PRINTED CIRCUITS BOARD FAULT—
A1PPrinted circuit board R1 Resistor (current limiting) X28A Connector (power supply for wiring)—
A5PEAK HEATING LIMITATION CONTROL OR ANTI-FREEZE PROTECTION (PERCEPTIBLE THERMISTOR FOR INTERNAL HEAT EXCHANGER)—
A6FAN MOTOR FAULT (DC MOTOR)—
A71PPCB: Power supply card K21A,K22A Auxiliary bypass relay—
A72PPCB: Remote user interface R7T,R8T Coil temperature sensor for circuit 1, circuit 2—
A8PFan K4R: Y2S K8R: E2HC T1A Current sensor (—
A9RADIANT PANEL TEMPERATURE INCREASE OR MOTORIZED ANTIFREEZE PROTECTION VALVE ANOMALY (PERCEPTIBLE THERMISTOR…—
A9PFan PS Switching power supply (—
C1Capacitor (M1F) V1TR Phase control circuit—
C4Indoor heat exchanger thermistor abnormality—
C9Room temperature thermistor abnormality—
E1OUTDOOR UNIT PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FAULT—
E7DC MOTOR FAULT OF THE FAN—
F2UFuse (T, 5A, 250V) R3T Thermistor (gas) R1T Thermistor (air)—
F3UFuse (T, 6,3A, 250V) R4T Thermistor (discharge air) SS1 Selector switch (main/sub)—
H-1For inverter power supply—
H0Compressor system sensor fault—
H2PLight emitting diode (Timer-green) M1P Motor (Drain pump)—
H6OPERATION INTERRUPTION DUE TO POSITION DETECTION SENSOR FAILURE—
H8DC VOLTAGE ANOMALY / CURRENT SENSOR—
H9Outdoor temperature thermistor abnormality—
J3Exhaust pipe thermistor abnormality—
J6External heat exchanger thermistor abnormality—
L3Electrical component overheating error—
P20P.20 4 Air outlet 5 Air suction grille 6 Corner decoration cover 7 Right pipe / wiring connection 8 Rear pipe…—
P4INVERTER CIRCUIT HEAT SINK TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAULT—
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What Fails Most Often on Daikin

Grouped from the official meaning of each of the 32 codes above — not from opinion. The number is how many different fault codes point at that component.

ComponentCodesExamples
Temperature Sensor11A5, A9, C9, F2U
Ignition51-FLASH, 5-FLASH, 6-FLASH, 7-FLASH
Control Board5A1, A1P, A71P, A72P
Fan4A6, A8P, A9P, E7
Heat Exchanger2C4, J6
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Parts & Prices

The parts most often involved in the Daikin faults listed above.

Temperature sensor (NTC)
OEM Part · Daikin
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Ignition / spark electrode
OEM Part · Daikin
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PCB (printed circuit board)
OEM Part · Daikin
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Fan / blower assembly
OEM Part · Daikin
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Compatible Temperature sensor (NTC)
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Ignition / spark electrode
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible PCB (printed circuit board)
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Fan / blower assembly
Compatible · Generic
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Reconditioned Temperature sensor (NTC)
Used / Tested · Daikin
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Reconditioned Ignition / spark electrode
Used / Tested · Daikin
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Reconditioned PCB (printed circuit board)
Used / Tested · Daikin
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Reconditioned Fan / blower assembly
Used / Tested · Daikin
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Prices and availability vary by region and are shown by the retailer, not by TroubleAtlas.

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Diagnostic Tools

What an engineer uses to work through the codes on this page.

Digital Multimeter (TRUE RMS)

For testing electrode resistance and PCB voltages

$35–$80 View price

Gas Leak Detector

Essential for checking connections after any gas valve work

$25–$45 View price

Manometer / Pressure Gauge

To measure gas inlet and burner pressure

$40–$90 View price

Combustion Analyzer

For verifying flue gas readings after repair

$180–$350 View price
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TroubleAtlas Score — Daikin

TROUBLEATLAS · SCORE INDEPENDENT · VERIFIED ★★ TA 5.4/10

How Daikin scores

Reliability1.5/10
Efficiency5.5/10
Documentation9.8/10
Maintenance1.7/10
Safety8.3/10

Independently assessed across six dimensions from the documentation, the fault codes and the parts network. Based on 205 error codes across 111 appliances.

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Written by TroubleAtlas Technical Team · Last updated: 2026-08-02 · Sources: manufacturer service documentation · How we verify
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