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EAS R-32 sensor fault - mitigation mode
What the control is telling you
The R-32 sensor reported an internal fault. The furnace goes into mitigation mode (no gas heat, fan only).
Applies to: Daikin DR96TN (upflow/horizontal) and DD96TN (downflow/horizontal) two-stage 96% furnaces with 9-speed ECM motor, R-32 ready
Likely causes
- Failed R-32 sensor
Test and repair steps
- Check the R-32 sensor and its wiring.
- Replace the R-32 sensor.
- Cycle power and confirm normal operation.
Settings for these units
Normal status displays (7-segment) · Daikin DR96TN/DD96TN
| Mode | Display |
|---|---|
| Idle | IdL |
| Continuous fan | FAn |
| Cooling, low stage | 1AC |
| Cooling, high stage | 2AC |
| Gas heat, low stage | gH1 |
| Gas heat, high stage | gH2 |
| Factory (OEM) test mode | EOL |
These are normal operating displays, not fault codes.
Models that show this code
13 models in Daikin DR96TN/DD96TN
Other codes on the same units
- EE8 High-stage pressure switch closed at start of heating cycle
- EE9 High-stage pressure switch did not close
- EAF R-32 sensor communication lost - mitigation mode
- EAL R-32 refrigerant leak detected - mitigation mode
- EAr A2L relay fault - mitigation mode
- EEA Reversed line polarity or grounding error
- EEC Internal gas valve error - valve energized when it should not be
- EEE Internal control fault (IRQ loss)
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Source: Daikin RSD6612304 (DR96TN/DD96TN service), 2 Stage Troubleshooting Codes, p.28-29; R-32 Information p.10. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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