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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
- Service Manual Daikin ALTHERMA HT ERSQ/ERRQ 011-016 AA V1/Y1 + EKHBRD (ESIE09-08C) ↗ · ESIE09-08C · page 141 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026