Daikin · Split air conditioners · Daikin Sensira FTXF-E / ATXF-E (wall-mounted split, R32)
H6Position sensor abnormality
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (user manual): Position sensor abnormality
[1]
In plain words (editorial)
Position sensor abnormality: the compressor fails to start after the run command. The service manual lists the compressor or its wiring, the main PCB, a closed stop valve or a clogged circuit.
When to call a service technician: Refrigerant circuit checks need a technician with F-gas certification.
✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.
For technicians
Detection conditions (source text)
- Compressor fails to start within 15 seconds after the compressor run command signal is sent[2]
Possible causes (source text)
- Faulty compressor or miswiring of the compressor power supply cable[3]
- Faulty main pcb[4]
- Closed stop valve in the refrigerant circuit[5]
- Clogged refrigerant circuit[6]
- Refrigerant overcharge or shortage[7]
- Non‑condensables and/or humidity in the refrigerant circuit[8]
- ▪ faulty or disturbance of the power supply (imbalance >4%), ▪ power drop, ▪ short circuit[9]
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
- Perform a check of the compressor[10]
- Perform a check of the main pcb[11]
- Check that all stop valves of the refrigerant circuit are open[12]
- Check if the refrigerant circuit is clogged[13]
- Check if the refrigerant circuit is correctly charged[14]
- Check for the presence of non‑condensables and/or humidity in the refrigerant circuit[15]
- Check if the power supply is conform with the regulations[16]
⚠ Work on refrigerant circuits, mains electricity and PV DC wiring is for qualified technicians only.
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Sources
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⚠ Some information comes from unofficial sources (copies shared by users, transcriptions, forums). They are marked below. Check them against the manufacturer's documentation before working on the device.
- [1] Daikin – User reference guide FTXF20~42E5V1B + ATXF20~42E5V1B, 4D526466-14K (2022.09) (4DEN526466-14K) , p. 37 official manufacturer document checked manually
Position sensor abnormality
- [2] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
compressor fails to start within 15 seconds after the compressor run command signal is sent.
- [3] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
faulty compressor or miswiring of the compressor power supply cable.
- [4] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
faulty main pcb.
- [5] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
closed stop valve in the refrigerant circuit.
- [6] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
clogged refrigerant circuit.
- [7] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
refrigerant overcharge or shortage.
- [8] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
non‑condensables and/or humidity in the refrigerant circuit.
- [9] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
▪ faulty or disturbance of the power supply (imbalance >4%), ▪ power drop, ▪ short circuit.
- [10] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
perform a check of the compressor.
- [11] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
perform a check of the main pcb.
- [12] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
check that all stop valves of the refrigerant circuit are open.
- [13] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
check if the refrigerant circuit is clogged.
- [14] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
check if the refrigerant circuit is correctly charged.
- [15] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
check for the presence of non‑condensables and/or humidity in the refrigerant circuit.
- [16] Daikin – Service manual Split Sensira R32 FTXF20~71A + FTXF20~25B + FTXF20~42C (+ ATXF/RXF/ARXF), ESIE18-12E – 2021.02 – text capture of pp. 2–36 from easymanua.ls (ESIE18-12E) , p. 20 ⚠ unofficial source quote verified
check if the power supply is conform with the regulations.