Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Split & Multi-Split Error Code E601

Split & Multi-Split

E601 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 unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.
  • Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection (-20°F).
  • 3WPD036S6S-1P: Communication error between wired remote control and indoor unit

Causes & actions from Lennox

Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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: E601

Low temperature protection: Outdoor unit will not operate when the outdoor temperature is at or below -4°F (-20°C). If the unit is operating and the outdoor temperature drops below -4°F (-20°C), the unit continues to operate until the room thermostat is satisfied or the outdoor temperature drops to -15°F (-26°C). Outdoor unit ambient sensor provides temperature readings.

Other manual wording

EL18XCV, EL18XCV-024, EL18XCV-036, EL18XCV-048, EL18XCV-060, EL18XPV, EL18XPV-024, EL18XPV-036, EL18XPV-048, EL18XPV-060, EL19KPV,…

Low temperature Protection: Outdoor unit will not operate when the outdoor temperature is at or below -4° F (-20°C). If the unit is operating and the outdoor temperature drops below -4°F (-20°C), the unit will continue to operate until the room thermostat is satisfied or the outdoor temperature drops to -15°F (-26°C). (Outdoor unit ambient sensor provides temperature readings.)

Applicable models & manual sources
  • EL18XCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL18XCV manual, page 40

  • EL18XPV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL18XPV manual, page 41

  • EL19KPV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL19KPV manual, page 47

  • EL21KLV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

    EL21KLV manual, page 50

  • EL22KCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL22KCV manual, page 44

  • SL22KLV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    SL22KLV manual, page 47

  • SL25KCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    SL25KCV manual, page 40

  • SL28XCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    SL28XCV manual, page 34

  • EL18XCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL18XCV manual, page 69

  • EL18XPV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL18XPV manual, page 71

  • EL19KPV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL19KPV manual, page 74

  • EL21KLV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL21KLV manual, page 82

  • EL22KCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    EL22KCV manual, page 71

  • SL25KCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    SL25KCV manual, page 66

  • SL28XCV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection.

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

    SL28XCV manual, page 60

Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection (-20°F).

5 models

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

Heat pump (outdoor)

How it shows
  • Outdoor control 7-segment display: E601

Low temperature Protection: Unit will operate down to -20°F. Unit will cycle off at temperatures below -20°F. Unit restarts when ambient reaches -15°F or higher.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • SL22KLV

    Outdoor unit has been cycled OFF on low temperature protection (-20°F).

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

    SL22KLV manual, page 78

Communication error between wired remote control and indoor unit

Models: 3WPD036S6S-1P

Mini-split unit (outdoor)

How it shows
  • mini outdoor inverter pcb: E601
  • Mini-split outdoor main board: E601

1. C heck remote control wire connectors. 2. Change wired remote control.

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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