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Fujitsu Error Code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes: Compressor rotor position detection error (outdoor board LED) (Heat Pump)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Fujitsu error code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes on a heat pump means: Compressor rotor position detection error (outdoor board LED). It is also called Fujitsu diagnostic code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes.

Critical severityHeat PumpFujitsu multi-zone outdoor 18/24 type

Homeowner? What Fujitsu code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes means for you

Stop and call Your heat pump is reporting: Compressor rotor position detection error (outdoor board LED). This code is a safety shutdown. Turn the heat pump off and call a licensed technician. Do not keep resetting it. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.

Safe things you can check yourself

  • Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
  • Check both breakers and the outdoor disconnect box beside the outdoor unit; all should be ON.

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What does Fujitsu error code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes mean?

Multi-zone 18/24 outdoor board: LED1 flashes 13 times while the other LEDs stay off. Same fault family as indoor code 95. The LEDs sit on the back side of the board and are seen through a hole.

Applies to: Fujitsu 18 type (2-zone) and 24 type (3-zone) multi outdoor units

Common causes of Fujitsu code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes

  • Compressor wiring loose or wrong phase order
  • Compressor fault
  • Inverter PCB fault
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

Other Fujitsu Heat Pump codes

CodeMeaning
Outdoor LED1 7 flashesCompressor temperature sensor error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 8 flashesHeat sink temperature sensor error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 9 flashesHigh pressure switch 1 error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 10 flashesHigh pressure switch 2 error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 11 flashesIndoor unit capacity error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 12 flashesOvercurrent trip detection (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 14 flashesTrip terminal L error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 15 flashesOutdoor fan motor error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 17 flashesOutdoor PCB micro communication error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 18 flashesHigh discharge temperature (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 19 flashesHigh compressor temperature (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 20 flashes4-way valve error (outdoor board LED)

All Fujitsu Heat Pump error codes →

Fujitsu code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes: homeowner questions

What does Fujitsu code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes mean?

Compressor rotor position detection error (outdoor board LED). Multi-zone 18/24 outdoor board: LED1 flashes 13 times while the other LEDs stay off. Same fault family as indoor code 95. The LEDs sit on the back side of the board and are seen through a hole.

Is it safe to keep using my heat pump with code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes?

No. Code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes is a safety shutdown, so keep the heat pump off until a licensed technician has checked it.

Can I reset Fujitsu code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes myself?

Do not keep resetting it. Repeated resets can hide a safety problem; a licensed technician needs to find the cause.

Who can fix Fujitsu code Outdoor LED1 13 flashes near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Fujitsu heat pumps in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

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Source: Fujitsu Outdoor unit 18-24 type (North American trilingual) installation P-N 9374747160.pdf - section 8.2 Outdoor unit LED. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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