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Trane Error Code L6: Lockout: high drive IPM temperature (AC)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Trane error code L6 on a air conditioner means: Lockout: high drive IPM temperature. It is also called Trane diagnostic code L6.

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Homeowner? What Trane code L6 means for you

Call a technician Your air conditioner is reporting: Lockout: high drive IPM temperature. The air conditioner has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

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.
  • Look at the air filter. If it is grey and clogged, replace it; a blocked filter causes many shutdowns.
  • Keep about 2 feet around the outdoor unit clear of leaves, grass and debris.
  • If you see ice on the pipes or the indoor coil, turn the system off and run only the fan for a few hours, then call a technician.
  • Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.

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What does Trane error code L6 mean?

Repeated IPM over-temperature caused a lockout. Manual lists only the meaning (A1000BA board); steps are general checks drawn from other sections of the guide.

Applies to: Trane 5TTR7 multi-speed AC (5TTR7024A-060A)

Common causes of Trane code L6

  • Blocked airflow over drive/coil
  • Dirty coil
  • Very high ambient

A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.

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.

Trane models that use code L6

5TTR7024A5TTR7036A5TTR7048A5TTR7060A

Other Trane AC codes

CodeMeaning
HCHard lock: compressor over-current
HdHard lock: high discharge temperature
HFHard lock: outdoor fan over-current
HHHard lock: high pressure (HPCO / DTC)
HLHard lock: low pressure (LPCO)
L5Lockout: drive AC input over-current
L7Lockout: high drive PFC temperature
L8Lockout: high coil temperature
LCLockout: compressor over-current
LdLockout: high discharge temperature
LFLockout: outdoor fan over-current
LHLockout: high pressure (HPCO / DTC)

All Trane Air Conditioner error codes →

Trane code L6: homeowner questions

What does Trane code L6 mean?

Lockout: high drive IPM temperature. Repeated IPM over-temperature caused a lockout. Manual lists only the meaning (A1000BA board); steps are general checks drawn from other sections of the guide.

Is it safe to keep using my air conditioner with code L6?

It depends on the cause. The air conditioner has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Can I reset Trane code L6 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Trane code L6 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Trane code L6 near me?

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

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Troubleshooting guides

Source: Trane ODR-SVN002E-EN (5TTR7/5TWR7 installer's guide) - section Integrated Variable Speed Control Board LED Indicators, Table 18 (A1000BA models). 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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