What It Means
Discharge pipe temperature thermistor open or short circuit fault.
Mitsubishi Electric All Systems
Mitsubishi Electric Error Code U3
Troubleshooting guide for the Mitsubishi Electric system fault U3.
Possible Causes
- Discharge thermistor open or shorted.
- Discharge thermistor wiring or connector fault.
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Disclaimer: This information is for general reference. Error codes can vary by model and production year. Always refer to your machine's specific manual and the information printed on the unit itself.
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Full Diagnosis
Error detail Discharge thermistor short/open.
All Recorded Causes
Verify Before Replacing Parts
- Confirm the exact Mitsubishi Electric model family and default context before acting on a generic code description.
- Verify airflow first, then confirm operating pressures and temperature relationship before adjusting charge, since the most likely cause listed above.
- Look for restrictions, iced coils, or dirty heat-transfer surfaces that can mimic a charge problem, and separately confirm the next candidate on the list.
- After the correction, run the system long enough to confirm the default fault does not return under normal load.
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