Canon NP7161/NP7160 Error E208

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Error codeE208

The mirror home position sensor (PS3) is faulty, causing the mirror to not respond correctly to its position. The manual's first action is: “Check the wiring from the DC controller PCB to the sensor; if normal, replace the sensor.”

Model
Canon NP7161/NP7160
Display shows
E208
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 278

What E208 means

Mirror home position sensor (PS3) p. 278

Common causes

  • Mirror home position sensor (PS3) p. 278
  • DC controller PCB p. 278
  • The mirror home position sensor (PS3) is faulty. p. 278
  • The mirror motor (M4) is faulty. p. 278
  • The DC controller PCB is faulty. p. 278

What to do

  1. Check the wiring from the DC controller PCB to the sensor; if normal, replace the sensor. p. 278
  2. Replace the DC controller PCB. p. 278

If E208 is still not resolved

The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact Canon service.

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