Trane heat_pump Error Code 4

Outdoor Ambient Temperature Lockout

What does 4 mean?

Outdoor temperature is below minimum operating threshold for cooling or heating mode.

Common causes

Diagnostic & testing steps

  1. 1. Check outdoor ambient temperature
  2. 2. Cooling lockout below 55°F is normal
  3. 3. Measure outdoor temperature sensor resistance
  4. 4. Compare sensor reading to actual ambient temperature

Tools required

OEM parts & part numbers

Outdoor Ambient Temperature Sensor

Part numbers: SEN00885

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