Gree air conditioner error codes

Displayed on the indoor unit or remote when a fault is detected. Always isolate power before inspecting a unit — repairs belong to a qualified technician.

CodeMeaningApplies to
C5 Configuration jumper or PCB setup error. All models Details
CC Outdoor drive board memory chip malfunction (replace outdoor drive board if persistent) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
E1 Midwall: High pressure protection in the refrigeration circuit. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: Compressor high-pressure protection (high-pressure switch open for 3 s; unit locks out until power reset). All models Details
E2 Indoor anti-freezing protection (evaporator temperature below protective value; compressor and outdoor fan stop) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
E3 Midwall: Low pressure protection. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: Compressor low-pressure / refrigerant-lacking protection (also shown during refrigerant recycling mode). All models Details
E4 Compressor high discharge temperature protection (locks out after 6 occurrences) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
E5 Overcurrent protection on compressor or main circuit. All models Details
E6 Communication failure between indoor and outdoor main boards (or display board and indoor unit) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
E7 Mode conflict between indoor and outdoor units. All models Details
E8 Indoor fan motor malfunction (no fan signal for 30 s; locks out after 6 events in an hour) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
E9 Water-full / overflow protection (water level switch cut off for 8 s) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
EE Outdoor main control board memory chip malfunction (replace main control board if persistent) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
F0 Air inlet (indoor ambient) temperature sensor malfunction (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
F1 Midwall: Indoor ambient (room) sensor fault. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: Evaporator temperature sensor malfunction. All models Details
F2 Midwall: Indoor evaporator temperature sensor fault. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: Condenser temperature sensor malfunction. All models Details
F3 Midwall: Outdoor ambient temperature sensor fault. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: Outdoor ambient temperature sensor malfunction. All models Details
F4 Midwall: Outdoor coil temperature sensor fault. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: Outdoor discharge temperature sensor malfunction. All models Details
F5 Midwall: Compressor discharge temperature sensor fault. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: Wired controller ambient temperature sensor malfunction. All models Details
H1 Defrost mode status indication (not a fault). All models Details
H3 Compressor overload protection (overload switch open; locks out after 3 events) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
H4 Overload protection — heat exchanger tube temperature above protective value (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
H5 Midwall: IPM (intelligent power module) protection. CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette: IPM protection. All models Details
H6 Outdoor fan motor malfunction (no signal for 30 s; locks out after 6 events in an hour) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
H7 Compressor motor desynchronizing (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
LC Compressor start-up failure (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
LD Compressor phase loss (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
P0 Drive module reset (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
P5 Compressor current protection (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
P6 Communication malfunction between main control and drive board (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
P7 IPM or PFC temperature sensor error (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
P8 IPM or PFC over-temperature protection (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
PA AC current protection (input side) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
PC Current sense circuit error (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
PH DC bus over-voltage protection (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
PL DC bus under-voltage protection (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
PP AC input voltage abnormal (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
PU Charging circuit error (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details
U7 4-way valve direction-changing malfunction (heating mode) (CGIF/GCIF inverter cassette). All models Details