Carrier 40MAQB09B--3 - IPM Board Communication Error Diagnosis (E3)

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E3(Communication malfunction between IPM board and outdoor main board) error
diagnosis
Error Code E3
Malfunction decision conditions PCB main chip does not receive feedback from IPM module during 60 seconds.
Supposed causes
S Wiring mistake
S PCB faulty
Troubleshooting
Communication malfunction between
IPM board and outdoor main board
Is there at least one LED in
the IPM board light?
Check the signal wire between
the IPM module and the main
board, is it connected good?
Reconnect and retry. Is
error still display?
Replace IPM board, and
then check whether the
system can run normally
Replace the electric control
box
No
No
No
No
Yes
Trouble is solved
No
Yes
Replace outdoor main
board, and then check
whether the system can run
normally
No
Yes
Yes