Midea Error Code PC02: Compressor top overheat (OLP) (Mini-Split)
Midea error code PC02 on a mini-split means: Compressor top overheat (OLP). It is also called Midea diagnostic code PC02.
Homeowner? What Midea code PC02 means for you
Call a technician Your ductless mini-split is reporting: Compressor top overheat (OLP). The ductless mini-split 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 remote: fresh batteries and the right mode (Cool, Heat or Auto).
- Check the breaker and the outdoor disconnect; both should be ON.
- Open the front cover of the indoor unit and rinse the washable filters if they are dusty; let them dry before putting them back.
- Keep the outdoor unit clear of snow, ice and leaves.
- 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 Midea error code PC02 mean?
The overload protector on top of the compressor opened (top above about 194 F / 90 C). Outdoor board shows P0; 48K HH shows P2. Note: the indoor manual's flow chart page for PC02 talks about IPM overheat instead; the error tables in both manuals say compressor top.
Applies to: DLCM(R/H)B multi-zone outdoor units with DLFSHBH high wall indoor units (Midea, Carrier, Viessmann)
Common causes of Midea code PC02
- Poor indoor or outdoor airflow
- Low charge or restriction
- Bad OLP or loose OLP plug
A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Midea models that use code PC02
DLCMHBH24CAKDLCMHBH30DAKDLCMHBH36DAKDLCMHBH48EAKDLCMRBH18BAKDLCMRBH36DAKDLCMRBH48EAKDLFSHBH09XAKDLFSHBH12XAJDLFSHBH12XAKDLFSHBH18XAKDLFSHBH24XAK
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Midea code PC02: homeowner questions
What does Midea code PC02 mean?
Compressor top overheat (OLP). The overload protector on top of the compressor opened (top above about 194 F / 90 C). Outdoor board shows P0; 48K HH shows P2. Note: the indoor manual's flow chart page for PC02 talks about IPM overheat instead; the error tables in both…
Is it safe to keep using my ductless mini-split with code PC02?
It depends on the cause. The ductless mini-split 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 Midea code PC02 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Midea code PC02 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Midea code PC02 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Midea ductless mini-splits in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Source: DLCMRBH/DLCMHBH Multi-Zone Outdoor Service Manual (sold as Midea, Carrier and Viessmann Vitocal 200-S; Viessmann doc 6225551-03, 12/2024), Table 23 Outdoor Unit Error Display p.26; diagnosis p.69; Carrier MS-DLFSHB-01 High Wall Ductless Service Manual (04/2021), Table 9 p.17. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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