LG Therma V fault CH32

High temperature in discharge pipe of the inverter compressor

Heat pump

What it means

Comp Off function activates when the discharge temperature is sensed and rises above a certain temperature

Likely causes

  1. Overload operation
  2. Outdoor fan restraint, shielding, clogging
  3. Refrigerant leakage (shortage)
  4. Inverter compressor discharge sensor defective
  5. EEV connector missing / EEV assembly fault
  6. Insufficient power-on time before operation (less than 12 hours)
  7. Faulty IPM (Intelligent Power Module)
  8. Faulty compressor (insulation or coil failure)
  9. Faulty inverter board
  10. Unstable or zero output voltage from inverter
  11. Fan locked
  12. Obstruction/shield around the heat exchanger
  13. Insufficient distance between product and wall
  14. Piping condition issues such as pipe bending
  15. EEV operation/connection status fault
  16. Abnormal refrigerant pressure
  17. Compressor restraint
  18. Compressor wiring reverse phase loss
  19. Short circuit or opening of internal connection line in compressor
  20. Compressor winding resistance out of spec
  21. Compressor insulation resistance failure
  22. Inverter PCB assembly or connector connection fault
  23. IGBTM failure
  24. Refrigerant accumulation in internal compressor after mounting or extended power-off period, causing temporary reduced insulation resistance

Where to start

  1. Is the product installation in good condition? Check whether the fan is locked, remove shields around heat exchangers, secure the distance between the outdoor unit and the wall, check for bent pipes and abnormalities. If No, remedy: remove cause of error.
  2. Is there enough refrigerant? Check refrigerant leakage, supply refrigerant if not enough. If No, remedy: treat the leakage point and supply additional refrigerant.
  3. Is the EEV properly assembled? Check the status of PCB(Inverter) EEV1 assembly, check the status of EEV assembly, check PCB(Inverter) IPM input signal connectors short-circuit -> refer to CH21 trouble shooting method. If No, remedy: LEV assembly / replacement.

The full answer, free

  • 28 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 113), 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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