Error Code AMBIENT_SENSOR
Ambient air temperature sensor reading is out of normal range
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: F and R blink
What This Means
Connector CN60 pins 3/5 loose or damaged; Ambient sensor open or shorted; HUM-TEMP sensor assembly failure
What actually causes this:
The sensor measuring room temperature (used for efficiency adjustments) has failed or lost its connection.
First Thing to Check
Remove the top table cover and check that the sensor connector is firmly clipped in.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Verify voltage at MAIN PCB CN60 pins 3 and 5 is between 1.0V and 4.5V
- 2
Measure resistance at Ambient: CN60 '5' ↔ '3'
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