In brief
Fault code E9 on Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan PUHZ HW140VHA2 BS PUHZ HW140YHA2 BS Service Manual OC means: Fault code E9 indicates a communication error (transmission error) between the indoor unit (unit interface/flow temperature controller) and the outdoor unit. This fault occurs when the outdoor unit continuously receives zeros after transmitting ones, or when it cannot find silence on the transmission path for 3 minutes. Most common cause: The main cause is a contact failure or break in the connection cable between the indoor and outdoor units, or electrical noise entering the power supply or communication cable. First action: Confirm that both units (indoor and outdoor) are powered on.. Call a registered engineer if the fault returns after basic checks or involves refrigerant work (F-Gas registered engineer required).
According to the Ecodan ATW PUHZ W50VHA BS Service manual (page 21), fault code E9 is triggered if the outdoor unit receives 30 consecutive '0' signals when the outdoor control board has transmitted a '1', or if silence on the transmission path exceeds 3 minutes.
E9 • Mitsubishi Electric • Ecodan PUHZ HW140VHA2 BS PUHZ HW140YHA2 BS Service Manual OC
Fault code E9 Mitsubishi Electric: causes, diagnosis and solution
Fault code E9 indicates a communication error (transmission error) between the indoor unit (unit interface/flow temperature controller) and the outdoor unit. This fault occurs when the outdoor unit continuously receives zeros after transmitting ones, or when it cannot find silence on the transmission path for 3 minutes.
Source: Mitsubishi Electric documentation (service manual – according to product reference)
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What does fault code E9 on Mitsubishi Electric mean?
Fault code E9 indicates a communication error (transmission error) between the indoor unit (unit interface/flow temperature controller) and the outdoor unit. This fault occurs when the outdoor unit continuously receives zeros after transmitting ones, or when it cannot find silence on the transmission path for 3 minutes.
The main cause is a contact failure or break in the connection cable between the indoor and outdoor units, or electrical noise entering the power supply or communication cable.
Symptômes
- Display of fault code E9 on the outdoor unit.
- Detection of 30 consecutive '0' receptions despite transmitting '1'.
- No silence on the transmission path for 3 minutes.
- Communication interrupted between the indoor and outdoor units.
Diagnostic
1. Check power supply and unit status
- Confirm that both units (indoor and outdoor) are powered on.
- Visually check the general condition of the units to ensure they are operational.
2. Inspect communication wiring
- Inspect the connection cable between the indoor and outdoor units for any cuts or damage.
- Check for loose connections or poor contacts on the cable.
3. Reset test and final diagnosis
- Isolate the power supply to the installation, then restore it to check if the fault persists.
- If fault code E9 reappears after the reset, replace the outdoor unit control board.
How to reset fault code E9 on Mitsubishi Electric?
Start by checking that both units are powered and carefully inspect the connection cable for any cuts or looseness. If no physical problem is found, perform a power off/on cycle to eliminate any electrical noise or temporary errors. If the fault persists after this procedure, the outdoor unit control board is faulty and must be replaced.
When should you call an F-Gas engineer?
This code appears during a loss of bidirectional communication between the indoor unit (interface/flow controller) and the outdoor unit. It specifically indicates that the outdoor unit is not correctly receiving transmission signals from the indoor unit, often due to a physical break in the cable.
Affected models
- Ecodan PUHZ HW140VHA2 BS
- Ecodan PUHZ HW140YHA2 BS
- Ecodan ATW PUHZ W50VHA BS
- Ecodan PUHZ SW50VKA BS
Field context
This code appears during a loss of bidirectional communication between the indoor unit (interface/flow controller) and the outdoor unit. It specifically indicates that the outdoor unit is not correctly receiving transmission signals from the indoor unit, often due to a physical break in the cable.
Technical source data
Fault code E9 indicates a transmission error on the outdoor unit, triggered if the unit receives 30 consecutive '0' signals when the outdoor control board has transmitted a '1', or if silence on the transmission path exceeds 3 minutes. Identified causes include a contact failure or loose connection in the cable linking the unit interface/flow temperature controller to the outdoor unit, electrical noise intrusion on the power supply or communication cable, or a faulty communication circuit on the outdoor control board. The diagnostic procedure requires checking the physical condition of the cable and performing a power off/on cycle to eliminate temporary interference before concluding a hardware fault on the outdoor board (Sources: Ecodan ATW PUHZ W50VHA BS Service p.21, Ecodan PUHZ SW50VKA BS Service Manual OCH525C p.27).
Sources: Ecodan ATW PUHZ W50VHA BS Service — ecodan-atw-puhz-w50vha-bs-service.pdf (p. 21) · Ecodan PUHZ SW50VKA BS Service Manual OCH525C — ecodan-puhz-sw50vka-bs-service-manual-och525c.pdf (p. 27) · Ecodan ATW Databook (PUZ WZ) Vol.1 .0 — ecodan-atw-databook-puz-wz-vol-1-0.pdf (p. 128)
Questions fréquentes
What are the precise technical criteria that trigger fault code E9?
Fault code E9 is triggered if the outdoor unit detects 30 consecutive '0' signals when the outdoor control board has transmitted a '1', or if it cannot find silence on the transmission path for a duration of 3 minutes. These conditions indicate an interruption in transmission communication.
What is the first diagnostic step before replacing components?
First, check that both units are powered and carefully inspect the connection cable between the indoor and outdoor units for any cuts, damage, or looseness. If no physical problem is found, perform a power off/on cycle to eliminate temporary electrical noise or transient communication errors.
Which component should be replaced if the fault persists after checks?
If fault code E9 persists after checking the cable integrity and performing a restart cycle (power off/on), the cause is attributed to a faulty communication circuit on the outdoor unit control board. It is then necessary to replace the outdoor unit control board.
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