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PC 03 error code

Low- or high-pressure protection; the high-pressure switch cuts off above 638 PSI/4.4MPa or the low-pressure switch cuts off below 18.85 PSI/0.13MPa.

Severity
technician
Verified
Jul 18, 2026

What triggers it

Low- or high-pressure protection; the high-pressure switch cuts off above 638 PSI/4.4MPa or the low-pressure switch cuts off below 18.85 PSI/0.13MPa.

What to do

  1. For high pressure, check high-pressure switch/main-board wiring and reconnect if incorrect.
  2. Measure high-pressure protector resistance and replace the protector if resistance is abnormal.
  3. Check outdoor ambient temperature, outdoor ventilation, outdoor fan operation, dirty heat exchanger, and refrigerant system.
  4. For low pressure, check low-pressure protector/main-board wiring and reconnect if incorrect.
  5. Check low-pressure protector resistance, outdoor ambient temperature, high-pressure valve position, indoor fan operation in cooling, outdoor main board, and refrigerant charge.

Which systems show it

  • MRCOOL DIY 5th Generation single-zone 9k, 12k, 18k, 24k, and 36k D25 indoor/outdoor models listed in manual section 1.1.

Related codes

Technician scope

Pressure protectors, refrigerant charge

Source

MRCOOL R454B DIY-5 service manual
Document
data/sources/mrcool-diy5-service.pdf
Section
4.7 TS26-INV: High pressure or low pressure protection diagnosis and solution
Page
74-75
Verified Jul 2026

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