Fujitsu Error Code MANUAL AUTO 10 s: Start test run / forced cooling from the indoor unit (Heat Pump)

Updated October 16, 2026 · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Fujitsu error code MANUAL AUTO 10 s on a heat pump means: Start test run / forced cooling from the indoor unit. It is also called Fujitsu diagnostic code MANUAL AUTO 10 s.

Low severityHeat PumpFujitsu wall-mounted 7-15 (NA ASU/AOU type) · Fujitsu multi-zone outdoor 18/24 type

Homeowner? What Fujitsu code MANUAL AUTO 10 s means for you

Usually minor Your heat pump is reporting: Start test run / forced cooling from the indoor unit. This code is usually informational or minor. The safe checks below often clear it; call us if it keeps showing up.

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.
In winter, keep snow and ice off and away from the outdoor unit. A short defrost cycle with steam is normal.
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 Fujitsu error code MANUAL AUTO 10 s mean?

Keeping the indoor unit's MANUAL AUTO button pressed longer than 10 seconds starts a forced cooling or test run when the remote is lost or the outdoor unit will not start on room temperature. The OPERATION and TIMER lamps then flash together. A short press of MANUAL AUTO is enough to stop it. Forced cooling will not start if the button is released before 10 seconds.

Applies to: Fujitsu ductless heat pumps: Fujitsu wall-mounted 7-15 (NA ASU/AOU type); Fujitsu ductless heat pumps: Fujitsu multi-zone outdoor 18/24 type (18 type 2-zone, 24 type 3-zone)

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

Code	Meaning
A4	High pressure error
A5	Low pressure error
Custom code A/B/C/D	Wireless remote custom code display
Error memory recall	Show the stored error on the indoor lamps
J1	VRF branch box error
J2	Branch box error (flexible multi)
OPERATION + TIMER lamps flash together	Test run / forced cooling running
Outdoor LED1 1 flash	Serial comms error, outdoor to indoor unit A (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 2 flashes	Discharge temperature sensor error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 3 flashes	Outdoor coil middle temperature sensor error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 4 flashes	Outdoor air temperature sensor error (outdoor board LED)
Outdoor LED1 5 flashes	2-way valve sensor error, unit A (outdoor board LED)

All Fujitsu Heat Pump error codes →

Fujitsu code MANUAL AUTO 10 s: homeowner questions

What does Fujitsu code MANUAL AUTO 10 s mean?

Start test run / forced cooling from the indoor unit. Keeping the indoor unit's MANUAL AUTO button pressed longer than 10 seconds starts a forced cooling or test run when the remote is lost or the outdoor unit will not start on room temperature. The OPERATION and TIMER lamps then flash…

Is it safe to keep using my heat pump with code MANUAL AUTO 10 s?

Usually yes. Code MANUAL AUTO 10 s is normally minor, but if it keeps coming back have it checked.

Can I reset Fujitsu code MANUAL AUTO 10 s myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Fujitsu code MANUAL AUTO 10 s comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Fujitsu code MANUAL AUTO 10 s 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 Wall-mounted 7-9-12-15 (North American trilingual, UTY-RNNUM remotes; e.g. ASU9-12-15 RLF1-RLS familie.pdf - section 12 Test run; Fujitsu Outdoor unit 18-24 type (North American trilingual) installation P-N 9374747160.pdf - section 9 Pump down operation. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

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