Lennox Split & Multi-Split

Lennox Error Code P3

Split & Multi-Split

P3 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 low temperature lockout - outdoor unit display LP
  • MLA, MPA, MPB: Current overload protection
  • Outdoor compressor current overload sensed.
  • Outdoor low ambient temperature protection

Causes & actions from Lennox

Outdoor unit low temperature lockout - outdoor unit display LP

10 models

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

Mini-split unit (indoor)

How it shows
  • corp1816 cassette ducted floor display: P3
  • corp1816 running light: 4 times
  • corp1816 timer light: Flash
  • corp1816 wall indoor display: P3
  • Indoor receiver display: P3
  • mini outdoor fault display: LP

Outdoor unit low temperature lockout - outdoor unit display LP (Running Light: 4 times, Timer Light: Flash)

Other manual wording

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

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • MWMA

    Outdoor unit low temperature lockout - outdoor unit display LP

    MWMA, MWMB, 3WMB036

    MWMA manual, page 9

  • M22A

    Outdoor unit low temperature lockout - outdoor unit display LP

    M22A, M33A, M33B

    M22A manual, page 27

  • M22A

    Outdoor unit low temperature lockout - outdoor unit display LP

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

    M22A manual, page 10

Current overload protection

Models: MLA, MPA, MPB

Mini-split unit (outdoor)

How it shows
  • corp1816 multizone outdoor display: P3
  • corp1816 new indoor error: F0

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

Applicable models & manual sources

Outdoor compressor current overload sensed.

10 models

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

Mini-split unit (indoor)

How it shows
  • corp1816 old indoor display: P3

This manual entry does not list further causes or actions.

Applicable models & manual sources
  • MWMA

    Outdoor compressor current overload sensed.

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

    MWMA manual, page 6

Outdoor low ambient temperature protection

5 models

M22A, MCFA, MCFB, MFMA, MMDB

Mini-split unit (indoor)

How it shows
  • 507550 indoor display: P3

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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