Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Hierarchy | Carrier 38MVQ, 40MVC, 38MVC

TROUBLESHOOTING

This section provides the required flow charts to troubleshoot problems that may arise.

NOTE: Information required in the diagnoses can be found either on the wiring diagrams or in the appendix.

Required Tools:

The following tools are needed when diagnosing the units:

SDigital multimeter

SScrew drivers (Phillips and straight head) S Needle-nose pliers

Recommended Steps

1.Refer to the diagnostic hierarchy chart below and determine the problem at hand.

2.Go to the chart listed in the diagnostic hierarchy and follow the steps in the chart for the selected problem.

DIAGNOSTIC HIERARCHY

Unit has a problem

38/40MVC, MVQ

Unit displays a diagnostic code

Refer to page ---A8 & A9 identify error code* and use appropriate diagnostic chart

Unit not running and no diagnostic code

Go to chart # 7

Unit running but not optimally

Go to chart # 8 & 9

* For EEROM error, replace the indoor microprocessor board

A08165

For the ease of service, the systems are equipped with diagnostic code display LED’s on both the indoor and outdoor units. The outdoor diagnostic display is an LED on the outdoor unit board and is limited to very few errors. However, it is useful in identifying special error codes like a failure of the outdoor coil sensor on heat pumps. The indoor diagnostic display is a combination of flashing LED’s on the display panel on the front of the unit. If possible always check the diagnostic codes displayed on the indoor unit first.

The diagnostic codes for the indoor and outdoor units are listed in appendix A8 and A9.

Problems may occur that are not covered by a diagnostic code, but are covered by the diagnostic flow charts starting with the diagnostic hierarchy. These problems will be typical air conditioning mechanical or electrical issues that can be corrected using standard air conditioning repair techniques.

For problems requiring measurements at the control boards please note the following:

1.Always disconnect the main power.

2.When possible check the outdoor board first.

3.Start by removing the outdoor unit top cover.

4.Reconnect the main power

5.Probe the outdoor board inputs and outputs with a digital multi-meter referring to the wiring diagrams and input/output charts found in the appendix.

6.Connect the red probe to hot signal and the black probe to the ground or negative.

7.Note that some of the DC voltage signals are pulse will give continuously variable readings.

8.If it is necessary to check the indoor unit board you must start by disconnecting the main power.

9.Next remove the front cover of the unit and then control box cover.

10.Carefully remove the indoor board from the control box, place it face up on a plastic surface (not metal).

11.Reconnect the main power and repeat steps 5,6, and 7.

12.Disconnect main power before reinstalling board to avoid shock hazard and board damage.

40MVQ, 40MVC, 38MVQ, 38MVC specifications

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