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E48

DC Outdoor Fan Motor Fault

Mitsubishi Electric · R410A Systems

What does E48 mean?

The DC outdoor fan motor is malfunctioning. This could be due to an electrical failure in the motor windings, seized bearings, or an issue with the fan motor driver circuit on the outdoor unit PCB, leading to insufficient airflow over the condenser.

Common Causes

  • DC outdoor fan motor has failed or is operating outside normal parameters.
  • Obstruction preventing the outdoor fan from rotating.
  • Fault in the fan motor driver circuit on the outdoor unit PCB.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the power supply voltage to the DC outdoor fan motor terminals using a multimeter.

  2. 2

    Inspect the outdoor fan motor for free rotation by hand (power off) and listen for unusual bearing noise.

  3. 3

    Measure the resistance of the DC outdoor fan motor windings if accessible and applicable.

  4. 4

    Verify the fan motor speed feedback signal at the outdoor unit PCB.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Mitsubishi Electric R410A Systems
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