Line Mini-Split Heat Pump Series
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Fault

E1 Internal Temperature Sensor Error

LED

What it means

The main control panel in the indoor unit detected a short circuit or open circuit condition on the internal temperature sensor.

Special attention Standard resistance for most inverter model internal temperature sensors is 15KΩ at 25°C. Using an incorrect sensor causes wrong temperature readings. To verify sensor accuracy, switch to Blowing mode and compare the screen temperature display against a thermometer. A sensor with resistance above 15KΩ causes the unit to read temperature as lower than actual — possible symptom: heating-mode shutdown or cooling-mode startup failure. A sensor with resistance below 15KΩ causes the unit to read temperature as higher than actual — possible symptom: heating-mode startup failure or cooling-mode shutdown.

Inspection path

1 Sensor 2 Sensor wire 3 Connectors 4 Main internal control panel

Diagnostic procedure

  1. Measure sensor resistance. For inverter models it should be approximately 15KΩ at 25°C. Check for short circuit or open circuit.
  2. Inspect the sensor wire for breaks or damage.
  3. Verify all terminal connectors are firmly seated. Check for loose solder joints between the terminal and the main control panel. Gently tug the terminal if needed.
  4. Check whether the sensor has moisture damage.
  5. If no standard sensor is available, swap in a nearby sensor temporarily. If the error clears, replace the original sensor. If the error persists, inspect and potentially replace the main internal control panel.

Tools

  • Multimeter
  • 15KΩ standard sensor (25°C)

Frequent parts

  • Internal temperature sensor
  • Main internal control panel

Sensors referenced

Safety Disconnect power at the breaker before opening any access panel. DC bus capacitors retain charge for up to 5 minutes after disconnect - verify with a meter before touching live components.
Sensor Reference 6

Internal temperature

15 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected temperature reads lower than actual. May cause shutdown errors in heating mode or startup failures in cooling mode.
Too-low resistance Detected temperature reads higher than actual. May cause startup errors in heating mode or shutdown failures in cooling mode.

External coil

20 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected temperature reads lower than actual. May cause frequent entry into defrost mode, illusory defrost cycles, or protection errors during cooling.
Too-low resistance Detected temperature reads higher than actual. May cause defrost failures during heating or protection activation during cooling.

Internal coil

20 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected temperature reads lower than actual. May cause high-pressure cold-blast protection during heating or frequent anti-freezing protection during cooling.
Too-low resistance Detected temperature reads higher than actual. May cause frequent overheat protection during heating or overload protection during cooling.

Exhaust

50 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected exhaust temperature reads lower than actual. The system may fail to activate protection when exhaust temperature is genuinely dangerous.
Too-low resistance Detected exhaust temperature reads higher than actual. The unit enters high exhaust temperature protection frequently, compressor frequency threshold rises, leading to unwanted shutdowns. Example: installing a 20KΩ coil sensor in place of the 50KΩ exhaust sensor produces this behavior.

External temperature

15 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Detected outdoor temperature reads lower than actual, causing incorrect temperature-based control decisions.
Too-low resistance Detected outdoor temperature reads higher than actual, causing incorrect temperature-based control decisions.

Recirculated

20 kΩ @ 25°C
Too-high resistance Incorrect back temperature value affects electronic expansion valve adjustment and four-way valve position confirmation during heating.
Too-low resistance Incorrect back temperature value affects electronic expansion valve adjustment and four-way valve position confirmation during heating.