10 Heater Current Too High (Check Alarm)

Thermo King Alarm Code
Description Corrective Action
Heater Current Too High (Check Alarm)
  • Occurs during Pretrip (PTI) or Function Test.
  • Heater power consumption is 25% above expected current draw (above approximately 4.4 amps and 5.1 amps, depending on voltage).
  • Indicates:
  • Incorrect heaters or heater connections
  • Defective volt or amp meter on relay board
  • Defective heater element
  • Enter Manual Function Test and turn heaters ON. Check current draw on each phase. Current draw should be about 4.4 amps on each phase at 400V (5.1 amps at 460V).
  • Check heater resistance between H1 and H2, H2 and H3, and H1 and H3. Resistance should be about 99 ohms on each leg.

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