Lennox Unit controller

Lennox Error Code 186

Unit controller

What It Means

  • BLOWER MOTOR FAULT

Causes & actions from Lennox

How it shows
  • M4 alarm code: 186

DirectPlus blower fault detected. The CORE Control System will start monitoring the motor status ten seconds after blower command is sent. The CORE Unit Controller will stop unit operation if fault conditions are detected. Fix source of fault and reset (reboot) CORE Unit Controller. NOTE: For blowers connected via MODBUS, the alarming Value = any present motor alarms. Sum of the error numbers equals the current fault, for example 48 means motor overheated (32 + 16): 1 - Phase failure (3-phase devices) or mains under voltage (1-phase devices) 4 - Power module overheated 8 - Communication error between M4 controller and blower 16 - Fan bad (general error, set with every error condition) 32 - Motor overheated 64 - Hall sensor error 128 - Locked motor 4096 - DC-link under voltage

Applicable models & manual sources
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference. Code wording and instructions vary by model. Always follow the service manual for your exact unit.

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