CH86 on a LG THERMA V High Temperature Split: Outdoor unit Main PCB EEPROM error – outdoor unit (R410A stage) error on High Temperature split; shown on outdoor 7-segment LED with unit number suffix (e.g. "86 1") and on the indoor display/remote controller
Short answer
On a LG heat pump, CH86 means: Outdoor unit Main PCB EEPROM error – outdoor unit (R410A stage) error on High Temperature split; shown on outdoor 7-segment LED with unit number suffix (e.g. "86 1") and on the indoor display/remote controller. The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Outdoor unit Main PCB EEPROM error – outdoor unit (R410A stage) error on High Temperature split; shown on outdoor 7-segment LED with unit number suffix (e.g. "86 1") and on the indoor display/remote controller.
Part involved: outdoor unit (R410A stage).
When it shows: Communication fail between outdoor unit main micom and EEPROM, or EEPROM omitted.
Likely causes:
- Communication fail between outdoor unit main micom and EEPROM, or EEPROM omitted.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Fault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: no.
Manual reset: Service-engineer repair and restart required (LG: resumed only after certificated professional's check).
What you can check
- Read the code on the controller (LG shows 'CH' + number; older wired controllers alternate 'CH' and the number) and note it together with the model number. Report it to your installer or an LG-authorised service centre – LG owner's manuals say an error code generated by self-diagnosis is a reason to call the service. This is an 'Error'-class fault: LG says the system can only be resumed after a qualified professional has checked it, so do not keep trying to restart it. Check (without opening any panels) that the outdoor unit is not blocked by leaves, debris, snow or ice and that nothing is stacked against the coil or fan grille.
What the engineer will check
- Check the thermistor is fully inserted in its pocket/holder and the connector is seated on the correct PCB header; measure resistance unplugged (LG: pipe/water sensors 5 kΩ at 25 °C, room air sensor 10 kΩ at 25 °C, D-pipe sensor ~200 kΩ at 25 °C) and voltage plugged (~2.2–2.5 V DC at 25 °C) against LG resistance-temperature tables; replace sensor, then PCB if readings are correct.
Who to ask for: Heat pump engineer (controls, sensors, PCB).
Certification: None statutory beyond electrical competence (BS 7671).
What you might notice
Sources
- LG THERMA V High Temperature Installation Manual (AHUW166T3 / AHNW166T3 cascade R410A/R134a), MFL67212828 Rev.00 (2019) – ManualsLib 1770589 ↗ · MFL67212828 Rev.00_051519 · page 121-122 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026