No
Yes
Check if the wiring between the main PCB 
and the compressor are connected 
incorrectly and if the wires or connectors are 
broken. Were any connections loose or off? 
An abnormal inverter compressor drive is detected 
by a special detection circuit, including
communication signal detection, voltage detection 
and compressor rotation speed signal detection.
Troubleshooting:
Error is only displayed every 3 minutes, during this time you may 
see either “normal display” or “88” on indoor unit or wired control.
Follow the “1st Steps for DLS Troubleshooting” 
in the beginning of this guide, if you have an 
active error, procedure below. 
Inverter Compressor Drive Error P4
All Single Zone Outdoor Units
Correct the connections or 
replace the wires and connectors.
Meg & Ohm the compressor, see 
Compressor Checks 1 & 2.       
Did Compressor Meg out correctly?
No
Yes
Replace the IPM (Inverter) board 
OR replace the main PCB if the 
IPM board and the main PCB are 
integrated together.
Dr. Smart 
Display
Replace both compressor & the IPM 
(Inverter) board OR replace the 
main PCB if the IPM board and the 
main PCB are integrated together.
If after parts 
replacement, P4 is still 
displayed, contact your 
local CE Technical 
Support Rep.