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6 flashes (L terminal) L-terminal fault output: Open start circuit

High severity Rheem/Ruud PRL-JEC heat pump (Comfort Control2 ICC)

What the control is telling you

Equivalent to code 06/L6. Shown on an L-terminal compatible conventional thermostat when the unit is wired 24VAC (non-communicating).

Applies to: (-)PRL-JEC 2-stage 16 SEER heat pumps: RPRL/UPRL-024JEC, -036JEC, -048JEC, -060JEC

Likely causes

  • Capacitor or start wiring

Test and repair steps

  1. Read the ICC display.
  2. Follow code 06 checks.

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Source: Rheem (-)PRL-JEC Heat Pump Installation Instructions, 12.7 Conventional 24VAC Thermostat Control Wiring (L terminal output), p.31. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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