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no
Replace rectifiter
yes
Check point: CN12 in mainboard. 
Is four-way supply voltage less than 
13.5V (normal value: 13.5-16.5VDC)
yes
Replace power board
no
if the compressor is normal
no
Is compressor winding resistance 
acceptable? Is it stuck?
yes
Is power module too hot?
yes
Is silica gel well distributed on radiation fins?
no
Is current up to protection 
limit of power module?
yes
1.Is voltage of supply circuit too low?
2.Is heat exchanger or indoor fan motor broken?
3.Is ambient temperature too high? Is system 
overloaded?
no
1.Is output voltage among U, V and W balanced?
2.Disconnect all terminals. Is resistance between P 
and N; P and U, V, W; N and U, V, W acceptable?
no
Replace power module
yes
Check mainboard and make 
necessary replacement
9 flashes of outdoor ALARM light, fault readout:9
Possible causes: 1. Short-circuit or overcurrent
2.Four-way control supply (15VDC) is less than 13.5V.
3.Module is hot with a temperature higher than 145° C.
5. IPM power module protection
Are connectors in low
voltage PCB in poor 
contact?
Is 10-pin connector between IPM 
and mainboard short-circuit or in 
poor contact?
Replace cable
yes
yes
Check and reconnect
yes
no
Measure + and - terminals of 
electrolytic capacitor. Is output voltage 
of rectifier acceptable (310VDC at 
220V.)
 
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