Service Manual

SiUS041638E Troubleshooting
Service Diagnosis 88
4.23 Electrical Box Temperature Rise
Error Code L3
Method of Error
Detection
An electrical box temperature rise is detected by checking the radiation fin thermistor with the
compressor off.
Error Decision
Conditions
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With the compressor off, the radiation fin temperature is above A.
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The error is cleared when the radiation fin temperature drops below B.
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To cool the electrical components, the outdoor fan starts when the radiation fin temperature
rises above C and stops when it drops below B.
Supposed
Causes
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Defective outdoor fan motor
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Short circuit
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Defective radiation fin thermistor
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Disconnection of connector
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Defective outdoor unit PCB
Troubleshooting
Check No.17
Refer to P.99
Check No.19
Refer to P.100
ABC
°C °F °C °F °C °F
RK(X)30/36NMVJU 92 197.6 70 158 77 170.6
Caution
WARNING
To cool the electrical components,
the outdoor fan starts when the
radiation fin temperature rises
above C and stops when the radiation
fin temperature drops below B.
(R22998)
YES
NO
YES
NG
NO
OK
NO
YES
Turn off the power. Then, turn on
the power to restart the system.
Check the radiation fin
temperature.
Radiation fin dirty?
Check No. 19
Check the outdoor fan.
Error again or outdoor
fan activated?
Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main PCB).
Clean up the radiation fin.
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting
connectors, or parts may be damaged.
Replace the outdoor fan
motor.
Correct the connectors
and fan motor lead wire.
Replace the outdoor unit
PCB (main PCB).
Above A?
Check the installation
condition.
Go to Check No. 17.