403 on a NIBE heat pump: Sensor fault on EB101: Sensor fault detected on EB101 via COM interface MHI-EMMY [other NIBE documents: Sensor fault in the outdoor unit]
Short answer
On a NIBE heat pump, 403 means: Sensor fault on EB101: Sensor fault detected on EB101 via COM interface MHI-EMMY [other NIBE documents: Sensor fault in the outdoor unit]. The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Sensor fault on EB101: Sensor fault detected on EB101 via COM interface MHI-EMMY [other NIBE documents: Sensor fault in the outdoor unit].
Part involved: temperature/pressure sensor.
When it shows: Sensor fault detected on EB101 via COM interface MHI-EMMY; Sensor fault in the outdoor unit.
Likely causes:
- See outdoor unit manual.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Partly |
|---|---|
| Severity | Fault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.
Resetting itself: no/unknown - Compressor blocked; GP12/GP1 go to manual speed if regulated by EB101-BT3; Compressor blocked.
Manual reset: Reset from the controller alarm menu ('reset alarm' / 'Reset alarm and try again'); alarm recurs if the cause remains - NIBE: Compressor blocked; GP12/GP1 go to manual speed if regulated by EB101-BT3; Compressor blocked.
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.
What the engineer will check
- Check sensor and its connections/wiring against the wiring diagram; measure sensor resistance against the NIBE temperature/resistance table; check the relevant PCB input. NIBE lists: See outdoor unit manual.
Who to ask for: NIBE-trained heat pump installer (NIBE PRO / VIP).
Certification: Electrical work to BS 7671 by a competent person.
What you might notice
Sources
- TECHNICAL INFORMATION - ALARM LIST SMO 40 (TIF EN 2042-1, M12658EN) ↗ · TIF EN 2042-1 M12658EN · page 10 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026