Viessmann Error Code PC06: Discharge temperature protection (Mini-Split)
Viessmann error code PC06 on a mini-split means: Discharge temperature protection. It is also called Viessmann diagnostic code PC06.
Homeowner? What Viessmann code PC06 means for you
Call a technician Your ductless mini-split is reporting: Discharge temperature protection. 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 Viessmann error code PC06 mean?
Discharge temperature stayed above 239 F (115 C) for 10 s; the compressor stops and restarts once it falls below 194 F (90 C). Outdoor board shows P4; 48K HH shows J2. The indoor manual lists a 226 F (108 C) / 9 s shutoff for its matched outdoor units.
Applies to: DLCM(R/H)B multi-zone outdoor units with DLFSHBH high wall indoor units (Midea, Carrier, Viessmann)
Common causes of Viessmann code PC06
- Low charge / leak
- Bad discharge sensor
- Sensor wiring
A technician checks these and 1 other possible causes on site before replacing any part.
Viessmann models that use code PC06
DLCMHBH24CAKDLCMHBH30DAKDLCMHBH36DAKDLCMHBH48EAKDLCMRBH18BAKDLCMRBH36DAKDLCMRBH48EAKDLFSHBH09XAKDLFSHBH12XAJDLFSHBH12XAKDLFSHBH18XAKDLFSHBH24XAK
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Viessmann code PC06: homeowner questions
What does Viessmann code PC06 mean?
Discharge temperature protection. Discharge temperature stayed above 239 F (115 C) for 10 s; the compressor stops and restarts once it falls below 194 F (90 C). Outdoor board shows P4; 48K HH shows J2. The indoor manual lists a 226 F (108 C) / 9 s shutoff for its matched…
Is it safe to keep using my ductless mini-split with code PC06?
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 Viessmann code PC06 myself?
You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Viessmann code PC06 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.
Who can fix Viessmann code PC06 near me?
Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Viessmann ductless mini-splits in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.
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Troubleshooting guides
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- Poor capacity / high head All brands · Mini-Split
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- Discharge the inverter capacitors before service Viessmann · Mini-Split
- Display shows a strange code or does not answer the remote - DLFSHB indoor Viessmann · Mini-Split
- Multi-zone: one room heats, another will not cool - DLC multi-zone Viessmann · Mini-Split
- Read live data with the outdoor check button (SW1) Viessmann · Mini-Split
- Run the automatic wiring / piping correction Viessmann · Mini-Split
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.66; Carrier MS-DLFSHB-01 High Wall Ductless Service Manual (04/2021), Table 9 p.17, safety features p.11. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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