Alarm Code Descriptions

Color Code Definitions

OK TO RUN CHECK AS SPECIFIED TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

Alarm   Description
Manual Start
bAt   Low Battery Voltage - Check vehicle battery.
Auto Start
HP  

High Pressure Alarm - The system has detected excessively high discharge pressure.

If the problem persists when the unit is restarted, contact your Thermo King Dealer.

LP  

Low Pressure Alarm - The system has detected excessively low suction pressure.

If the problem persists when the unit is restarted, contact your Thermo King Dealer.

PSE  

High Pressure Sensor Failure - The high pressure sensor has become faulty or disconnected.

Contact your Thermo King Dealer.

tEP   Thermal Protection Alarm - If the problem persists when the unit is restarted, contact your Thermo King Dealer.
tP4   CPM error - See CPM LED for alarm and/or Diagnostic tool.
dr1, dr2  

Cargo Doors Are Open (Units with door switch option only) - Check if the Doors are open. if not, then the door switches are faulty, or improper door switch configuration.

Contact your Thermo King Dealer.

tCO  

Control Module Overheating

If the problem persists when the unit is restarted, contact your Thermo King Dealer.

SOF  

Software Failure

Contact your Thermo King Dealer.

P1E  

Faulty Cargo Box Return Air Temperature Sensor - Faulty or disconnected return air temperature sensor.

Contact your Thermo King Dealer.

P2E  

Remote Cargo Box Return Air Temperature Reading Error (open circuit or short-circuit)

Contact your Thermo King Dealer.

C  

Communications Failure

Contact your Thermo King Dealer.