What does LG CH49 mean?
LG CH49 is listed as check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct: 1Ph 220 Vac +/-10% or 3Ph 380 Vac +/-10%, master outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error, and slave 1 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error in VRF, Cassette, Ducted rows such as LG Multi V 5 commercial VRF. Official and unofficial listings both cover this code, so the model family decides which one the diagnosis follows. 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.
What to do now
Use these steps before customer action, a sensor check, or PCB quote.
Stop using the unit if CH49 returns
If CH49 remains displayed or returns during operation, do not attempt a reset the manufacturer does not list; arrange diagnosis.
No manufacturer reset steps listed for CH49
Capture the complete CH49 display and model stickers first. The manufacturer lists no customer reset procedure; do not treat a generic power-cycle as manufacturer guidance.
Send these to us
CH49 error code, a clear display photo, LG model stickers, affected rooms, operating state when the code appeared, when the fault appears, and exact model so the source can be cross-checked
Choose the listing that matches your unit
The same code has more than one listed meaning. Match the model family, the system type and the unit that shows the code before approving parts.
| Code | What it means | What to check first |
|---|---|---|
| CH49 | Check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct: 1Ph 220 Vac +/-10% or 3Ph 380 Vac +/-10%. | Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below. |
| LG Multi V 5 commercial VRF — master outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error | master outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error | Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below. |
| LG Multi V 5 commercial VRF — slave 1 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error | slave 1 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error | Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below. |
| LG Multi V 5 commercial VRF — slave 2 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error | slave 2 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error | Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below. |
- Code
- CH49
- What it means
- Check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct: 1Ph 220 Vac +/-10% or 3Ph 380 Vac +/-10%.
- What to check first
- Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below.
- Code
- LG Multi V 5 commercial VRF — master outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error
- What it means
- master outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error
- What to check first
- Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below.
- Code
- LG Multi V 5 commercial VRF — slave 1 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error
- What it means
- slave 1 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error
- What to check first
- Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below.
- Code
- LG Multi V 5 commercial VRF — slave 2 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error
- What it means
- slave 2 outdoor unit: Outdoor-unit IPM temperature sensor error
- What to check first
- Match this meaning to your installed model and the unit that shows the code, then use the checks below.
Guidance for your model
Notes that match the code to your exact model. Electrical, refrigerant, wiring, resistance and component checks are for a technician.
| Detail | What it says |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic note | Check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct: 1Ph 220 Vac +/-10% or 3Ph 380 Vac +/-10%. If OK check fuses; if fuses OK, replace outdoor main PCB. |
| Diagnostic note | Record 491 and confirm that the master outdoor unit reported it. Have an authorised LG VRF technician check the named sensor, connector, harness, and service-manual readings before replacing a board. |
| Diagnostic note | Record 492 and confirm that the slave 1 outdoor unit reported it. Have an authorised LG VRF technician check the named sensor, connector, harness, and service-manual readings before replacing a board. |
| Singapore / model note | Unattributed LG fault-code list; confirm against the installed model/service manual before applying. |
| Singapore / model note | LG Singapore lists Multi V 5, but the installed unit nameplate and matching service manual control. Do not apply this row to Multi V i or another LG family. Electrical limits vary by model and supply. Use the installed Singapore supply and model data rather than thresholds from another market. |
- Detail
- Diagnostic note
- What it says
- Check power supply voltage to the outdoor unit is correct: 1Ph 220 Vac +/-10% or 3Ph 380 Vac +/-10%. If OK check fuses; if fuses OK, replace outdoor main PCB.
- Detail
- Diagnostic note
- What it says
- Record 491 and confirm that the master outdoor unit reported it. Have an authorised LG VRF technician check the named sensor, connector, harness, and service-manual readings before replacing a board.
- Detail
- Diagnostic note
- What it says
- Record 492 and confirm that the slave 1 outdoor unit reported it. Have an authorised LG VRF technician check the named sensor, connector, harness, and service-manual readings before replacing a board.
- Detail
- Singapore / model note
- What it says
- Unattributed LG fault-code list; confirm against the installed model/service manual before applying.
- Detail
- Singapore / model note
- What it says
- LG Singapore lists Multi V 5, but the installed unit nameplate and matching service manual control. Do not apply this row to Multi V i or another LG family. Electrical limits vary by model and supply. Use the installed Singapore supply and model data rather than thresholds from another market.
What to check before repair
Use this split to separate safe evidence capture from the tests a technician should prove before quoting parts.
| You can check | Technician should confirm |
|---|---|
| Before taking any system action on CH49, take a clear display photo. | Confirm which sensor CH49 maps to on the exact model table. |
| Capture the LG indoor and outdoor model stickers so the correct family row is used. | Measure the sensor value against the service-manual resistance or voltage range. |
| The manufacturer lists no customer reset procedure for this code. Note whether one room, several rooms, or the whole system is affected. | Check connector condition, harness continuity, and PCB input before replacing boards. |
- You can check
- Before taking any system action on CH49, take a clear display photo.
- Technician should confirm
- Confirm which sensor CH49 maps to on the exact model table.
- You can check
- Capture the LG indoor and outdoor model stickers so the correct family row is used.
- Technician should confirm
- Measure the sensor value against the service-manual resistance or voltage range.
- You can check
- The manufacturer lists no customer reset procedure for this code. Note whether one room, several rooms, or the whole system is affected.
- Technician should confirm
- Check connector condition, harness continuity, and PCB input before replacing boards.
Sensor or PCB decision
LG CH49 is usually repair-first if a sensor or harness reading is confirmed. Board replacement should wait until the sensor circuit is tested.
Sensor replacement is usually targeted when resistance or voltage readings are out of range.
Harness or connector damage can look like a sensor fault until continuity is checked.
PCB replacement is a later step if the sensor and wiring test correctly.
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