Daikin Altherma fault H6-00

Outdoor unit: malfunction of position detection sensor

Heat pump

What it means

Compressor fails to start within 15 seconds after the compressor run command signal is sent.

Likely causes

  1. Faulty or disturbance of the power supply (power supply MUST be within range of nominal operating voltage ±4%)
  2. Faulty compressor or miswiring of the compressor power supply cable
  3. Closed stop valve in the refrigerant circuit
  4. Clogged refrigerant circuit
  5. Refrigerant overcharge or shortage
  6. Non-condensables and/or humidity in the refrigerant circuit
  7. No power supply
  8. Damaged or broken wires between power supply terminal and hydro PCB

Where to start

  1. Check if the power supply is compliant with the regulations per section 4.1 Electrical circuit
  2. Check that all stop valves of the refrigerant circuit are open
  3. Check if the refrigerant circuit is clogged

The full answer, free

  • 16 more checks in order
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 49), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate the outdoor unit and any backup heater, and give the inverter capacitors time to discharge before you open the electrics. Anything on the refrigerant circuit needs F-gas certification.

From the Daikin manual for the Altherma. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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