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J2Daikin · Altherma HT (high temperature split)

J2 on a Daikin Altherma HT: Current sensor malfunction

Short answer

On a Daikin heat pump, J2 means: Current sensor malfunction. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.

Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Current sensor malfunction.

Part involved: thermistor / pressure sensor.

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?Not stated
Engineer needed?Yes

The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.

Resetting itself: unknown.

What you can check

  • Read the full error code shown on the user interface and note it, with the date/time, for your installer.

What the engineer will check

  • See Daikin service manual for this generation.

Who to ask for: Heat pump engineer (Daikin-trained).

Certification: Electrical competence to BS 7671 for sensor/PCB wiring; F-gas if a refrigerant-side sensor must be replaced.

What you might notice

Sources

A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.

Reviewed: 23 September 2026