145 on a NIBE heat pump: Temporary general phase fault: Temporary problem with communication from the base card to the motor protection
Short answer
On a NIBE heat pump, 145 means: Temporary general phase fault: Temporary problem with communication from the base card to the motor protection. The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manuals for this range word it in different ways:
- Temporary general phase fault: Temporary problem with communication from the base card to the motor protection.
- Sensor fault EQ1-BT57: Sensor not connected/defective (cooling brine).
Part involved: inverter and compressor drive; temperature/pressure sensor.
When it shows: Temporary problem with communication from the base card to the motor protection Sensor not connected/defective (cooling brine).
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Partly |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.
Resetting itself: yes - information messages reset automatically when the cause is rectified.
Manual reset: Reset from the controller alarm menu ('reset alarm' / 'Reset alarm and try again'); alarm recurs if the cause remains.
What you can check
- Read the alarm text and the 'info/action' help on the controller display (VVM/SMO or S-series smartguide). NIBE's manuals let the homeowner select 'reset alarm' ('Reset alarm and try again' on S-series); if the lamp returns to normal the alarm has cleared. If it comes back, do not keep resetting: select 'aid mode' ('Auxiliary operation' on S-series) if offered, so any electric additional heat keeps heat/hot water going, and contact your installer. Check the heat pump and indoor unit breakers/RCD at the consumer unit are on; if one trips again, leave it off and call an engineer.
- Read the alarm text and the 'info/action' help on the controller display (VVM/SMO or S-series smartguide). NIBE's manuals let the homeowner select 'reset alarm' ('Reset alarm and try again' on S-series); if the lamp returns to normal the alarm has cleared. If it comes back, do not keep resetting: select 'aid mode' ('Auxiliary operation' on S-series) if offered, so any electric additional heat keeps heat/hot water going, and contact your installer.
What the engineer will check
- Check main and group fuses and cable connections, supply voltage under load, inverter terminal blocks, inverter mounting/cooling paste, compressor wiring and compressor.
- Check sensor and its connections/wiring against the wiring diagram; measure sensor resistance against the NIBE temperature/resistance table; check the relevant PCB input.
Who to ask for: NIBE-trained heat pump engineer and/or qualified electrician; NIBE-trained heat pump installer (NIBE PRO / VIP).
Certification: Electrical work to BS 7671 by a competent electrician (notifiable work under Part P in England & Wales); Electrical work to BS 7671 by a competent person.
What you might notice
Sources
- ALARM LIST - NIBE products with Emmy display, Version 1747-1 (updated 2017-11-23) ↗ · 1747-1 · page 5 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026