What does C4 mean?
Outdoor coil temperature sensor reading out of range or has failed.
Common causes
- Failed outdoor coil thermistor
- Loose thermistor connector
- Liquid or moisture damage to sensor
- Thermistor lead wire damaged
Diagnostic & testing steps
- 1. Check thermistor resistance at 77°F: should be ~10K ohms
- 2. Resistance decreases as temperature increases
- 3. Inspect thermistor connector for corrosion
- 4. Compare thermistor reading to actual coil temperature
- 5. Replace thermistor if reading is erratic or open/shorted
OEM parts & part numbers
Outdoor Coil Thermistor
Part numbers: 2503193
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