Daikin / AURORA R-32
Daikin MODE CONFLICT status display
On a Daikin multi-zone system, one indoor head asking for heat while another asks for cooling can make the non-priority unit enter standby. That is a coordination status, not a failed part.
- Urgency
- informational
- Verified
- Jul 30, 2026
- Fix path
- Not an error
What it means
On a Daikin multi-zone system, one indoor head asking for heat while another asks for cooling can make the non-priority unit enter standby. That is a coordination status, not a failed part.
Urgency
Not an error
This is a normal status indication, not an error, unless comfort is poor, water is present, or the indication never clears.
Likely causes
- Indoor/outdoor communication wiring or terminal problem
- Loose low-voltage connector after service or vibration
- Power interruption during the control handshake
- Indoor or outdoor control board fault after wiring is verified
Homeowner fix
Set all connected indoor heads to the same mode, then wait several minutes. Expected result: the conflict clears and non-priority rooms resume.
When to call a pro
Call for service only if all rooms are already set to one mode and the conflict status still will not clear.
Repair vs replace
This is a normal operating status, not a repair-or-replace decision.
Your Daikin model
AURORA R-32 model pages in the Daikin catalog help compare this repair path with current replacement options.
- Daikin AURORA 9,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXV09AVJU9 / RXT09AVJU9)
AURORA R-32
- Daikin AURORA 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXV12AVJU9 / RXT12AVJU9)
AURORA R-32
- Daikin AURORA 15,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXV15AVJU9 / RXT15AVJU9)
AURORA R-32
- Daikin AURORA 18,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXV18AVJU9 / RXT18AVJU9)
AURORA R-32
Parts for this line
The parts catalog for Daikin AURORA R-32 lists 7 sourced replacement parts for this product line.
Open parts pageFor your technician
Technician note: verify priority room, cool/heat lock, and controller settings before treating this as a fault. Page context: Daikin maps this display to the AURORA R-32 line; source: Daikin Nineteen, ATMOSPHERA, Entra, and MXM/MXT/MXTH local service manuals; display convention: match the letter M, letter O, letter D, letter E, letter C, letter O, letter N, letter F, letter L, letter I, letter C, and letter T marker exactly before comparing neighboring codes.
Which systems show it
- Daikin current US residential R-32 ductless single-zone systems, including AURORA R-32, ATMOSPHERA R-32, Entra R32, OTERRA R-32, and Nineteen-series style high-wall diagnostics where the same Daikin A/C/E/F/H/J/L/P/U code family is used.
- Daikin concealed-duct/FDMQ indoor units where the Nineteen service manual explicitly lists the same indoor drain, fan PCB, remote-controller, and FDMQ-only C/U codes.
- Daikin AURORA Multi R-32 and Standard Multi R-32 MXT/MXTH/MXM systems where the MXM engineering manual lists the same homeowner code table.
- MXM/MXT/MXTH multi-zone systems for the additional multi-zone U-series and inverter/control codes specifically called out from the MXM manual.
Related troubleshooting
Use the symptom guide alongside the exact display code if the unit is flashing, cycling, or showing comfort symptoms.
Reset note
Set all connected indoor heads to the same mode, then wait several minutes. Expected result: the conflict clears and non-priority rooms resume.
Manual trigger
On a Daikin multi-zone system, one indoor head asking for heat while another asks for cooling can make the non-priority unit enter standby. That is a coordination status, not a failed part.
Related codes
Source
- Section
- Multi Connection; Reference Information, Mode Conflict message
- Page
- PDF pages 102-103 and 225
Short quote: "This is not a malfunction."
Sourced Jul 2026