Error Code 83E

Compressor motor excessive current draw

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 83 E

What This Means

Compressor motor winding short or mechanical restriction; High system pressure; Low supply voltage

What actually causes this:

Compressor motor winding partially shorted, excessive system pressure, or refrigerant overcharge

First Thing to Check

Check continuity of compressor motor windings between U, V, W terminals

Parts Involved

Compressor AssemblyInverter PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check compressor motor winding continuity between U, V, W

  2. 2

    Check PCB bottom side solder joint R1 for cold solder

  3. 3

    Check compressor head pressure is within spec

  4. 4

    Check system refrigerant charge level

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