MRCOOL / DIY 5th Generation
PC 31 error code
System low pressure protection; the low-pressure switch cuts off the system below 18.85 PSI/0.13MPa.
- Severity
- technician
- Verified
- Jul 18, 2026
What triggers it
System low pressure protection; the low-pressure switch cuts off the system below 18.85 PSI/0.13MPa.
What to do
- Check low-pressure protector/main-board wiring and reconnect if incorrect.
- Measure low-pressure protector resistance and replace the protector if resistance is abnormal.
- Check whether outdoor ambient temperature is too low and stop the unit if it is.
- Check that the high-pressure valve core is fully open and that the indoor fan runs properly in cooling mode.
- Replace the outdoor main board; if pressure remains low after adding refrigerant, check the refrigerant system.
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
Technician-tier outdoor auxiliary board diagnostic; see service manual section 4.3
Source
- Document
- data/sources/mrcool-diy5-service.pdf
- Section
- 4.7 TS26-INV: Low pressure protection diagnosis and solution
- Page
- 75