Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Split & Multi-Split Error Code E5

Split & Multi-Split

E5 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

  • Indoor coil temperature sensor error
  • Programmable Wired Controller: Compressor discharge temperature sensor error (T5)
  • High and low voltage protection.
  • Programmable Wired Controller: Outdoor ambient temperature sensor error (T4)
  • Programmable Wired Controller: Outdoor coil temperature sensor error (T3)
  • MLA, MPA, MPB: Over-voltage or under-voltage protection

Causes & actions from Lennox

Indoor coil temperature sensor error

11 models

3WMB036, M22A, M33A, M33B, MCFA, MCFB, MFMA, MMDA, MMDB, MWMA, MWMB

Mini-split unit (indoor)

How it shows
  • 507550 indoor display: E5
  • corp1816 cassette ducted floor display: E5
  • corp1816 running light: 6 times
  • corp1816 timer light: Off
  • corp1816 wall indoor display: E5
  • Indoor receiver display: E5

Indoor coil temperature sensor error (Running Light: 6 times, Timer Light: Off)

Other manual wording

M22A, M33A, M33B, MCFA, MCFB, MFMA, MMDA, MMDB

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

Applicable models & manual sources

Compressor discharge temperature sensor error (T5)

Models: Programmable Wired Controller

High and low voltage protection.

10 models

3WMB036, M22A, M33A, M33B, MCFA, MCFB, MMDA, MMDB, MWMA, MWMB

Mini-split unit (indoor)

How it shows
  • corp1816 old indoor display: E5

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • MWMA

    High and low voltage protection.

    MWMA, MWMB, 3WMB036, M22A, M33A, M33B, MMDA, MMDB, MCFA, MCFB

    MWMA manual, page 6

Outdoor ambient temperature sensor error (T4)

Models: Programmable Wired Controller

Outdoor coil temperature sensor error (T3)

Models: Programmable Wired Controller

Over-voltage or under-voltage protection

Models: MLA, MPA, MPB

Mini-split unit (outdoor)

How it shows
  • corp1816 multizone outdoor display: E5
  • corp1816 new indoor error: P1

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

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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