What it means
With a wireless remote, the self-check reports it as 1 beep and 1 flash in the pattern Mitsubishi uses for faults found by the outdoor unit (SLZ-KF and SLZ-M manuals). Mitsubishi tells engineers to read the LED display on the outdoor controller board for the details.
What to check, in order
- Write down the code
Note the code and unit number from the controller, as Mitsubishi's operation manual asks.
- Switch off and on once
Turn the system off at the circuit breaker or isolator, then back on, and see whether E9 returns. Mitsubishi's PUZ-HA manual has engineers check the connecting cable first, then do this power reset.
When to call an engineer
If it returns, call an air conditioning engineer (UK) or HVAC technician (US). Mitsubishi lists a loose or faulty connecting cable between the units, electrical noise on the power supply or cable, and a fault in the outdoor board's communication circuit, which it says to replace if the code keeps coming back.
Quick answers
What does the Mitsubishi E9 error code mean?
The outdoor unit has found a fault in the signal link with the indoor unit, so the system has stopped. With a wireless remote, the self-check reports it as 1 beep and 1 flash in the pattern Mitsubishi uses for faults found by the outdoor unit (SLZ-KF and SLZ-M manuals). Mitsubishi tells engineers to read the LED display on the outdoor controller board for the details.
Can I fix Mitsubishi E9 myself?
Easy (about 10 minutes). Start with: write down the code; switch off and on once. If it returns, call an air conditioning engineer (UK) or HVAC technician (US). Mitsubishi lists a loose or faulty connecting cable between the units, electrical noise on the power supply or cable, and a fault in the outdoor board's communication circuit, which it says to replace if the code keeps coming back.
Is Mitsubishi E9 worth repairing?
Worth fixing. A wiring or board fault rather than a refrigerant problem. Worth repairing.
Checked against
- Mitsubishi Electric SLZ-KF09/12/15/18NA1 ceiling cassette (M-series) Technical & Service Manual TCH118A (PDF)
- Mitsubishi Electric SLZ-M15-60FA ceiling cassette Technical & Service Manual OCH522 (PDF)
- Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA30/36NHA4 outdoor unit Service Manual OCH504 (PDF)
- Mitsubishi Electric Air-Conditioners indoor unit Operation Manual BG79U581H01 (PLA, PKA, PCA, PSA, PEAD) (PDF)
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