Outdoor Fan Error F5
38MARBQ09~36AA3 Outdoor Units
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting:
Error may only displayed every 3 minutes, during this time you may
see either “normal display” or “88” on indoor unit or wired control.
Error Code
F5
–
Outdoor Fan Problem
Indoor Unit or Wired Control Display
–
F5
Dr. Smart Display (Debugger)
–
E7 & E71
Malfunction decision conditions
When the indoor fan speed is too slow (300 RPM
or less) for 3 minutes or more, the unit stops and
the LED displays the Error Code for 30 seconds.
Then retries until locks out.
Supposed Causes
• Wiring mistake
• Fan motor faulty
• PCB faulty
Free up, replace any broken
parts so fan spins freely
Shut OFF the power supply.
Rotate the Indoor fan by hand.
Does the fan rotate freely?
No
Yes
Replace fan motor and
Control Box Assembly
or Main PCB
Dr. Smart
Display
For Instructions on
how to change
Control Box or Main
PCB, see Table of
Contents in beginning
of this guide
!
Attention:
When replacing Main PCB ONLY,
you will need Conductive Grease.
Carrier Factory Authorized Parts
38AQ680001 Conductive Grease
18K ONLY - Ohm out reactor, remove wires first.
Reading should be close to Zero between
terminals. Also check each connection to ground,
this should be open. If not replace.
9K, 12K (120 & 220-Volt) 18K,
Replace Entire Control Box Assembly
24K, 30K, 36K
Replace Main PCB ONLY
If after parts replacement, F5 is
still displayed, contact your local
CE Technical Support Rep.
Follow the “1st Steps for DLS Troubleshooting”
in the beginning of this guide, if you have an
active error, procedure below.
