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44 Human (occupancy) sensor error

Low severity Fujitsu slim duct ARU 7-18 (LL type)

What the control is telling you

The occupancy sensor has failed or is disconnected. Indoor lamps: OPERATION (green) flashes 4x, TIMER (orange) flashes 4x, ECONOMY (green) flashes fast nonstop; wired remote shows 44.

Applies to: Fujitsu ductless heat pumps: Fujitsu slim duct ARU 7-18 (LL type)

Likely causes

  • Sensor plug
  • Sensor fault

Test and repair steps

  1. Check sensor connector.
  2. Replace the sensor; then the PCB if needed.

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Other codes on the same units

  • 33 Indoor fan motor power consumption error
  • 35 MANUAL AUTO button error
  • 39 Indoor fan motor power supply error
  • 41 Room (intake air) temperature sensor error
  • 42 Indoor coil (heat exchanger middle) sensor error
  • 51 Indoor fan motor error
  • 53 Drain pump error
  • 57 Damper error

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Source: Fujitsu Slim duct AR07-09-12-14-18 (ARU-ARYG LL-type equivalent) installation P-N 9381858064.pdf - section 14 Error codes. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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