Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ Stage 1,2 and 3 Fault Codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ Stage 1, 2 and 3.
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Fault 1
FC SENSOR RESISTANCE FAULT
- Issue:
- The resistance of the FC Sensor is outside the normal range (< 660 ohms).
- Advice:
- Primary Action: Check sensor connection at controller. Secondary Action: Replace sensor.
Fault 2
EVAP SENSOR RESISTANCE FAULT
- Issue:
- The resistance of the Evaporator Sensor is outside of the normal range (> 45k ohms).
- Advice:
- Primary Action: Check sensor connection at controller. Secondary Action: Replace sensor.
Fault 4
PC SENSOR RESISTANCE FAULT
- Issue:
- The resistance of the PC Sensor is outside of the normal range (> 45k ohms).
- Advice:
- Primary Action: Check sensor connection at controller. Secondary Action: Replace sensor.
Fault 5
PC SENSOR RESISTANCE FAULT
- Issue:
- The resistance of the PC Sensor is outside of the normal range (< 660 ohms).
- Advice:
- Primary Action: Check sensor connection at controller. Secondary Action: Replace sensor.
Fault 6
DEFROST FAULT
- Issue:
- The previous 2 defrosts were aborted after 60 minutes.
- Advice:
- Primary Action: Check the defrost heater assembly in the FC - look for blown fuses, loose/bad connections. Secondary Action: Check the 14 way harness for damage at the unit compartment end. Tertiary Action: Replace Power Module.
Fault 7
Stage 1,2,3 NO FAULT
- Issue:
- If this LED is flashing the cabinat is either a stage 4 cabinet or the cabinet is not displaying fault.
- Advice:
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