Fault Code Lookup

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ERR.184.01
Compressor Dome Temperature Protection — High Speed
This code typically points to
  • Low charge
  • Restricted metering device / high superheat
  • Indoor expansion valve in cooling mode
  • Outdoor expansion valve in heating mode
  • Restricted condenser airflow in cooling
  • Dome temperature sensor calibration issue
  • High indoor ambient in heat mode

Next checks to confirm
  1. Check refrigerant charge
  2. Check metering device and superheat
  3. Verify condenser airflow
  4. Verify dome sensor calibration
  5. Increase indoor airflow

Escalation
15-minute soft lockout; 5 occurrences within approximately 5 hours result in Universal Hard Lockout (184.08)
Reset behavior
Soft lockout clears after timer; repeated occurrences escalate to 184.08 hard lockout.
Urgent
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Deeper detail available
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Source
Trane System Alert Guide p.41, public distributor-posted PDF