Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Split & Multi-Split Error Code E409

Split & Multi-Split

E409 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

  • Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.
  • CBX40UHV: Compressor low voltage.
  • CBK48MVT: The secondary voltage for the air-handler has fallen below 18VAC. If this continues for 10 minutes, the icomfort thermostat will turn off the air-handler.

Causes & actions from Lennox

Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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: E409

Secondary voltage is below 18VAC. After 10 minutes, operation is discontinued. Check the indoor line voltage and transformer output voltage. The alarm clears after the voltage is higher than 20VAC for 2 seconds or after a power reset.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • EL18XCV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    EL18XCV manual, page 37

  • EL18XPV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    EL18XPV manual, page 37

  • EL19KPV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    EL19KPV manual, page 43

  • EL21KLV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    EL21KLV manual, page 46

  • EL22KCV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    EL22KCV manual, page 40

  • SL22KLV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    SL22KLV manual, page 43

  • SL25KCV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    SL25KCV manual, page 36

  • SL28XCV

    Outdoor control secondary voltage is 18VAC or less.

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

    SL28XCV manual, page 30

Compressor low voltage.

Models: CBX40UHV

Air handler (indoor)

How it shows
  • Single-character display: E409

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

Applicable models & manual sources

The secondary voltage for the air-handler has fallen below 18VAC. If this continues for 10 minutes, the icomfort thermostat will turn off the air-handler.

Models: CBK48MVT

How it shows
  • Single-character display: E409

Secondary voltage is below 18V AC. After 10 minutes, operation is discontinued. Check the indoor line voltage, transformer output voltage. The alarm clears after the voltage is higher than 20VAC for 2 seconds or after a power reset.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • CBK48MVT

    The secondary voltage for the air-hand- ler has fallen below 18VAC. If this con- tinues for 10 minutes, the icomfort thermostat will turn off the air-handler.

    CBK48MVT manual, page 52

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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