Midea R32 M thermal Arctic Mono fault P3

Compressor current protection

Heat pump

What it means

Error code 23. Compressor current protection detected by user interface and refrigerant system main PCB.

Likely causes

  1. Compressor current exceeds Currentmax for the specific model
  2. Compressor mechanical fault
  3. Electrical supply issue
  4. Excessive compressor load
  5. Abnormally high compressor current Compressor mechanical failure, high system pressure, electrical supply issues, motor winding fault Power supply abnormal, poor condenser heat exchange, high pressure side blockage, inverter module damaged, or compressor damaged
  6. Power supply equipment is abnormal
  7. Condenser heat exchange is poor
  8. High pressure side blockage
  9. Inverter module damaged
  10. Compressor damaged
  11. Main PCB damaged
  12. Electrical fault causing excessive compressor current draw
  13. High pressure side is blocked, caused by crushed or bent pipe or blocked EXV
  14. Inverter module has short-circuited
  15. Compressor has malfunctioned
  16. Outdoor main PCB fault
  17. Compressor overcurrent
  18. Compressor fault
  19. Discharge temperature exceeding 105°C indicating high compressor load or high ambient/system conditions
  20. Compressor current exceeding Currentmax threshold

Where to start

  1. Measure compressor current draw
  2. Compare to model-specific Currentmax value
  3. Check compressor electrical connections

The full answer, free

  • 25 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 67), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate the outdoor unit and any backup heater, and give the inverter capacitors time to discharge before you open the electrics. Anything on the refrigerant circuit needs F-gas certification.

From the Midea manual for the R32 M thermal Arctic Mono. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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