Fujitsu General 410A Error A3: Compressor temperature error

Fujitsu General 410A · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codeA3

Compressor temperature error occurs when compressor temperature exceeds 236°F (107.8°C) twice in 24 hours. The manual's first action is: “-Check EEV, strainer. (Ref. Service Tip #001-Discharge Temperature Thermistor Error) -Check outdoor unit fan, heat exchanger. (Ref. Service Tip #009-Fan Motor Check) -Check compressor thermistor, loose connection. (Ref. Thermistor Resistance Chart)”

Model
Fujitsu General 410A
Display shows
Compressor temperature error (A3)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 7

What A3 means

Compressor temperature error p. 7

Common causes

  • Compressor Temperature Thermistor Error – Protection stop by compressor temperature ≥236°F (107.8°C) during compressor operation generated 2 times within 24 hours. p. 7
  • -Check if 3-way valve is open. p. 7

What to do

  1. -Check EEV, strainer. (Ref. Service Tip #001-Discharge Temperature Thermistor Error) -Check outdoor unit fan, heat exchanger. (Ref. Service Tip #009-Fan Motor Check) -Check compressor thermistor, loose connection. (Ref. Thermistor Resistance Chart) p. 7
  2. -Check EEV, strainer. (Ref. Service Tip #001-Discharge Temperature Thermistor Error) p. 7

If A3 is still not resolved

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

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