LG Therma V fault CH03

Bad communication between remote controller and indoor unit

Heat pump

What it means

No communication between Main PCB (Indoor) and wired remote controller.

Likely causes

  1. Incorrect cable connection and burnout
  2. Noise interference
  3. Wired remote controller burnout
  4. Main PCB burnout
  5. Remote control terminal block not properly connected
  6. Intermediate connection formed by twisting inner wire strands without soldering
  7. Communication line shorted or disconnected
  8. Main PCB(Indoor) CN-REMO voltage not present (fault on Main PCB)
  9. Noise near wired remote control or communication line

Where to start

  1. Check if wired remote control connector and terminal block are properly connected; if not, reconnect to CN-REMO for wired remote controller (connector, terminal terminal)
  2. Check if the specifications of the wired remote controller cable are recommended; if not, replace cable (use AWG 24, 3 or higher)
  3. Check if the communication line is normal without short circuit or disconnection; if not, replace cable

The full answer, free

  • 13 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 76), 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 LG manual for the Therma V. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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