Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Split & Multi-Split Error Code E105

Split & Multi-Split

E105 means different things on different Split & Multi-Split models. Enter your model number to see only your reading, or find your model below.

What It Means

  • The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.
  • CBX40UHV: Equipment is unable to communicate. Indicates numerous message errors. In most cases errors are related to electrical noise.
  • CBK48MVT: The air-handler has lost communication with the rest of the system.
  • Wiring issue

Causes & actions from Lennox

The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

40 models

EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060, EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060, EL19KPV, EL19KPV-024, EL19KPV-036, EL19KPV-048, EL19KPV-060, EL21KLV, EL21KLV-024, EL21KLV-036, EL21KLV-048, EL21KLV-060, EL22KCV, EL22KCV-024, EL22KCV-036, EL22KCV-048, EL22KCV-060, SL22KLV, SL22KLV-024, SL22KLV-036, SL22KLV-048, SL22KLV-060, SL25KCV, SL25KCV-024, SL25KCV-036, SL25KCV-048, SL25KCV-060, SL28XCV, SL28XCV-024, SL28XCV-036, SL28XCV-048, SL28XCV-060

Air conditioner (outdoor), Heat pump (outdoor)

How it shows
  • Outdoor control 7-segment display: E105

Equipment is unable to communicate. Indicates numerous message errors. In most cases errors are related to electrical noise. Make sure high voltage power is separated from BUS. Check for miswired and/or loose connections between the stat, indoor unit and outdoor unit. Check for a high voltage source of noise close to the system. Fault clears after communication is restored.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • EL18XCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060

    EL18XCV manual, page 36

  • EL18XCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060

    EL18XCV manual, page 72

  • EL18XPV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060

    EL18XPV manual, page 75

  • EL18XPV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060

    EL18XPV manual, page 36

  • EL19KPV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL19KPV, EL19KPV-024, EL19KPV-036, EL19KPV-048, EL19KPV-060

    EL19KPV manual, page 42

  • EL19KPV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL19KPV, EL19KPV-024, EL19KPV-036, EL19KPV-048, EL19KPV-060

    EL19KPV manual, page 77

  • EL21KLV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL21KLV, EL21KLV-024, EL21KLV-036, EL21KLV-048, EL21KLV-060

    EL21KLV manual, page 86

  • EL22KCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL22KCV, EL22KCV-024, EL22KCV-036, EL22KCV-048, EL22KCV-060

    EL22KCV manual, page 72

  • EL22KCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    EL22KCV, EL22KCV-024, EL22KCV-036, EL22KCV-048, EL22KCV-060

    EL22KCV manual, page 39

  • SL22KLV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    SL22KLV, SL22KLV-024, SL22KLV-036, SL22KLV-048, SL22KLV-060

    SL22KLV manual, page 42

  • SL22KLV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    SL22KLV, SL22KLV-024, SL22KLV-036, SL22KLV-048, SL22KLV-060

    SL22KLV manual, page 81

  • SL25KCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    SL25KCV, SL25KCV-024, SL25KCV-036, SL25KCV-048, SL25KCV-060

    SL25KCV manual, page 36

  • SL25KCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    SL25KCV, SL25KCV-024, SL25KCV-036, SL25KCV-048, SL25KCV-060

    SL25KCV manual, page 67

  • SL28XCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    SL28XCV, SL28XCV-024, SL28XCV-036, SL28XCV-048, SL28XCV-060

    SL28XCV manual, page 30

  • SL28XCV

    The outdoor control has lost communication with either the thermostat or indoor unit.

    SL28XCV, SL28XCV-024, SL28XCV-036, SL28XCV-048, SL28XCV-060

    SL28XCV manual, page 61

Equipment is unable to communicate. Indicates numerous message errors. In most cases errors are related to electrical noise.

Models: CBX40UHV

Air handler (indoor)

How it shows
  • Single-character display: E105

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • CBX40UHV

    Equipment is unable to communicate. Indicates numerous message errors. In most cases errors are related to electrical noise.

    CBX40UHV manual, page 21

The air-handler has lost communication with the rest of the system.

Models: CBK48MVT

How it shows
  • Single-character display: E105

Equipment is unable to communicate. This may indicate the existence of other alarms / codes. In most cases errors are related to electrical noise. Make sure high voltage power is separated from BUS. Check for mis-wired and/or loose connections be- tween the thermostat, indoor unit and outdoor unit. Check for a high voltage source of noise close to the system. Generally, this is a self-recoverable error.

Applicable models & manual sources

Wiring issue

5 models

EL21KLV, EL21KLV-024, EL21KLV-036, EL21KLV-048, EL21KLV-060

Heat pump (outdoor)

How it shows
  • Outdoor control 7-segment display: E105

Priority: Service Soon. Wiring issue.

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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