Midea R32 M thermal Arctic Mono fault L9

Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz protection

Heat pump

What it means

Triggered when actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz, detected by refrigerant system main PCB. Displayed as P6/H4 on user interface.

Likely causes

  1. Wire not connected properly
  2. Inverter module PCB malfunction
  3. Compressor failure
  4. Actual compressor frequency differs from target frequency by more than 15Hz
  5. Compressor control fault
  6. Load fluctuation
  7. Sensor fault
  8. Discharge temperature exceeding 105°C indicating high compressor load or high ambient/system conditions
  9. Crushed or bent pipe
  10. Blocked EXV
  11. Dirty filter
  12. Compressor current exceeding Currentmax threshold

Where to start

  1. Check if wire is connected properly
  2. Check if inverter module PCB has malfunctioned
  3. Check LED301 flashing pattern on inverter module. L9 error shows 17 flashes and stops for 1 second, then repeats with LED302 always on red

The full answer, free

  • 28 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 67), 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 Midea manual for the R32 M thermal Arctic Mono. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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