Thermo King Alarm and Fault Codes
Thermo King units use a system of codes to indicate various conditions, from normal operation to critical malfunctions. These codes are typically categorized by severity: Green for informational or reminders, Yellow for issues that need attention but aren't critical for immediate shutdown, and Red for critical problems that require immediate action and may shut down the unit.
CODES
- 00 No Alarms Exist: The unit is operating normally. (Green)
- 01 Microprocessor Power Up Reset: The unit's microprocessor has been reset.
- 02 Check Evaporator Coil Sensor: There's an issue with the evaporator coil sensor. (Yellow)
- 03 Check Return Air Sensor: The return air sensor is experiencing an issue. (Yellow)
- 04 Check Discharge Air Sensor: There's an issue with the discharge air sensor. (Yellow)
- 05 Check Ambient Temp Sensor: The ambient temperature sensor needs to be checked. (Yellow or Green)
- 06 Check Coolant Temp Sensor: The coolant temperature sensor needs to be checked. (Yellow or Green)
- 07 Check Engine RPM Sensor: There's a potential issue with the engine RPM sensor. (Yellow or Green)
- 08 Unit Running on Coil Sensor: The unit is operating using the coil sensor. (Yellow)
- 09 High Evaporator Temperature: The evaporator temperature is too high. (Yellow)
- 10 High Discharge Pressure (or Temp): The discharge pressure or temperature is high. (Red)
- 11 Unit or Zone Controlling on Alternate Sensor: The unit is using an alternate sensor for control. (Yellow)
- 12 Sensor or Digital Input Shutdown: A sensor or digital input caused a shutdown. (Red)
- 13 Sensor Check: A sensor needs checking. (Yellow)
- 14 Defrost Terminate by Time: Defrost cycle ended by time. (Green)
- 15 Check Glow Plugs or Intake Air Heater: Check glow plugs or intake air heater. (Yellow)
- 16 Manual Start Not Completed: Manual start procedure was not completed.
- 17 Engine Failed to Crank: The engine failed to crank. (Yellow)
- 18 High Engine Coolant Temperature: The engine coolant temperature is high. (Yellow)
- 19 Low Engine Oil Pressure: Low engine oil pressure detected. (Red)
- 20 Engine (Vapor Motor CR) Failed to Start: The engine or vapor motor failed to start. (Yellow)
- 21 Cooling Cycle Check: The cooling cycle needs inspection. (Yellow)
- 22 Heating Cycle Fault: A fault in the heating cycle.
- 23 Cooling Cycle Fault: A fault in the cooling cycle. (Red)
- 24 Heating Cycle Fault: A fault in the heating cycle.
- 25 Alternator Check: The alternator needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 26 Check Refrigeration Capacity: The refrigeration capacity needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 27 Vapor Motor RPM High (CR): The vapor motor RPM is high (CR). (Red)
- 28 Pretrip or Self Check Abort: The pre-trip or self-check was aborted. (Green)
- 29 Defrost Damper Circuit Check: Check the defrost damper circuit. (Yellow)
- 30 Defrost Damper Stuck Closed: The defrost damper is stuck closed. (Red)
- 31 Check Oil Pressure Switch: The oil pressure switch needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 32 Refrigeration Capacity Low: The refrigeration capacity is low. (Red)
- 33 Check Engine RPM: Check the engine RPM. (Green)
- 34 Check Modulation Circuit: The modulation circuit needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 35 Check Run Relay Circuit: The run relay circuit needs to be checked. (Red)
- 36 Electric Motor Failed to Run: The electric motor failed to run. (Red)
- 37 Check Engine Coolant Level: The engine coolant level is low. (Green)
- 38 Electric Phase Reversed: The electric phase is reversed. (Red)
- 39 Check Water Valve Circuit: The water valve circuit needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 40 Check High Speed Circuit: The high speed circuit needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 41 Check Engine Coolant Temp: Check the engine coolant temperature.
- 42 Unit Forced to Low Speed: The unit is forced to low speed. (Yellow)
- 43 Unit Forced to Low Speed Modulation: The unit is forced to low speed modulation. (Green)
- 44 Check Fuel System: The fuel system needs to be checked (or Low Battery Voltage). (Red/Yellow)
- 45 Check Hot Gas or Hot Gas Bypass Circuit: The hot gas or hot gas bypass circuit needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 46 Check Air Flow: Air flow needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 47 Remote Sensor Shutdown: The unit was shut down by a remote sensor. (Red)
- 48 Check Belts or Clutch: Check the belts or clutch. (Red)
- 49 Check Spare Sensor 1: Spare sensor 1 needs to be checked. (Green)
- 50 Reset Clock: The clock needs to be reset. (Green)
- 51 Check Shutdown Circuit: The shutdown circuit needs to be checked. (Red)
- 52 Check Heat Circuit: The heat circuit needs to be checked. (Yellow)
- 61 Low Battery Voltage: The battery voltage is low. (Yellow)
- 63 Engine Stopped – Reason Unknown: The engine stopped for an unknown reason. (Red)
- 64 Pretrip Reminder: A pre-trip inspection is due. (Green)
- 65 Abnormal Temperature Differential: An abnormal temperature difference is detected. (Yellow)
- 66 Low Engine Oil Level: Low engine oil level detected. (Red)
- 75 Controller RAM Failure: The controller's RAM failed. (Red)
- 76 Controller EPROM Failure: The controller's EPROM failed. (Red)
- 77 Controller EPROM Checksum Failure: The controller's EPROM checksum failed. (Red)
- 78 Data Log EPROM Failure: The data log EPROM failed. (Red)
- 79 Internal Data Logger Overflow: The internal data logger overflowed. (Green)
- 80 Check Compressor Temp Sensor: The compressor temperature sensor needs to be checked. (Green)
- 81 High Compressor Temp: The compressor temperature is high. (Red)
- 82 High Compressor Temp Shutdown: The unit shut down due to high compressor temperature. (Red)
- 83 Low Engine Coolant Temp: The engine coolant temperature is low. (Green)
- 84 Restart Null: Restart null. (Green)
- 85 Forced Unit Operation: The unit is in forced operation. (Green)
- 86 Check Discharge Pressure Sensor: The discharge pressure sensor needs to be checked. (Green)
- 87 Check Suction Pressure Sensor: The suction pressure sensor needs to be checked. (Green)
- 89 Check Electronic Throttling Valve (ETV) Circuit: The electronic throttling valve (ETV) circuit needs to be checked. (Red)
- 90 Electric Overload: There's an electric overload. (Red)
- 101 Controlling on Evap Coil Outlet Temp (CR): The unit is controlling on the evaporator coil outlet temperature (CR). (Red)
- 102 Low Evaporator Coil Temperature (CR): The evaporator coil temperature is low (CR). (Yellow)
- 103 Low Heater Fuel Level (CR): The heater fuel level is low (CR). (Yellow)
- 104 Check Remote Fan Speed: The remote fan speed needs to be checked. (Yellow)