Daikin aircon E4 error code
Use this Daikin E4 error code guide to confirm the source table meaning, capture the reporting equipment and model, and match the service manual before diagnosis. Match the model first; same-looking codes can point to different rows.
What does Daikin E4 mean?
Daikin E4 is listed as actuation of low pressure switch, low-pressure sensor activated, and low-pressure malfunction caused by a closed stop valve, refrigerant shortage, or an indoor-unit malfunction in mixed model-family source rows, including VRV X RXQ-A(N)R cooling only, VRV IV+ REYQ / REMQ heat recovery, VRV 5-S RXYSA R32, VRV 5 Heat Recovery REMA / REYA R32, VRV 5 Heat Pump RYMA / RXYA R32, Sky Air FNA R32 - test-run diagnostic, and ERA-AYF AHU / air curtain. The loaded row is source-backed by official diagnostic material. Do not collapse this code across model families; use the model, series, or system type to choose the right row. Confirm the exact model, series, or signal row before accepting a parts quote.
Choose the matching source row
The same visible code has more than one source-backed meaning. Match the model family, system type, or reporting unit before approving parts.
| Code | What it means | What to check first |
|---|---|---|
| SkyAir | Actuation of low pressure switch | Match this row to the installed model or reporting unit, then use the source-specific checks below. |
| VRV X RXQ-A(N)R cooling only | Low-pressure sensor activated | Match this row to the installed model or reporting unit, then use the source-specific checks below. |
| E4-01 - master / E4-02 - slave 1 / E4-03 - slave 2 | Low-pressure malfunction caused by a closed stop valve, refrigerant shortage, or an indoor-unit malfunction | Open the stop valves, check refrigerant amount, and check the indoor-unit display or transmission wiring. Match the alternating E4-01 display to the master source row. |
| VRV 5-S R32 - E4 / VRV 5 Heat Recovery R32 - E4 / VRV 5 Heat Pump R32 - E4 | Outdoor low-pressure malfunction | Check for a closed outdoor stop valve or insufficient refrigerant charge. |
| Sky Air FNA R32 - E4 (test-run diagnostic) | Stop valve is closed or an air inlet or outlet is blocked | Confirm the indoor model is FNA25~60A2VEB(9), record the reporting controller, and follow the matching Daikin service procedure. |
| ERA-AYF AHU / air curtain | Low-pressure protection, refrigerant shortage, or closed stop valve (E4-01) | Match this row to the installed model or reporting unit, then use the source-specific checks below. |
What to do now
Use these steps to record evidence and match the installed model to its service manual before diagnosis or a repair quote.
Record E4 and match the service manual
Record E4 and stop there; the source table gives no customer reset procedure. Arrange diagnosis with the matching service manual.
No manufacturer reset steps listed for E4
Capture the complete E4 error code and model stickers first. The source table lists the meaning but no customer reset procedure; do not treat a generic power-cycle as manufacturer guidance.
Send these to us
E4 error code, a clear display photo, Daikin indoor and outdoor model stickers, the controller, gateway, or unit that reported the code, operating mode and affected area, and any power or setting changes made after the code appeared
Source-specific guidance
These diagnostic-reference notes help match the code to the exact model. Electrical, refrigerant, wiring, resistance, and component checks are technician work, not DIY steps.
| Source detail | What it says |
|---|---|
| Singapore / model note | Official Daikin SM-TS3 self-diagnosis row. Manual causes: Abnormal drop in low pressure; Defective low pressure sensor; Defective outdoor unit PCB. |
| Singapore / model note | Official Daikin RXQ6-48A(N)R cooling-only service-manual row. Confirm the installed model and matching regional manual before diagnosis; this source is not claimed as universal across every Daikin VRV generation. |
| Singapore / model note | Official Daikin 4PEN561154-1C overview row for REYQ8~20 and REMQ5U7Y1B VRV IV+ heat-recovery systems. The guide refers technicians to the service manual for the complete code list and detailed troubleshooting. |
What to check before repair
The source table establishes the code meaning, not a repair procedure. Capture evidence first; model-specific tests belong to the matching service manual.
| You can check | Technician should confirm |
|---|---|
| Photograph the complete E4 error code before taking any action. | Confirm E4 exactly and record which controller, gateway, or unit reported it. |
| Capture the Daikin indoor and outdoor model stickers and identify which controller or unit reported it. | Match the indoor and outdoor model stickers, installed family, and reporting equipment to the source scope. |
| The source table provides no customer reset procedure. Preserve the evidence and use the matching service manual for any system action. | Follow the matching service-manual procedure and keep measured test evidence before naming a failed part. |
Source-bounded repair decision
Daikin E4 confirms the source-table fault label, not a failed part or repair procedure. Match the installed model to its service manual and require measured diagnostic evidence before approving parts, settings, or refrigerant work.
Whether the reporting controller or unit and exact installed model are confirmed.
What the matching service-manual procedure and measured tests show.
Whether the proposed repair names the evidence for the failed part or condition.
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