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Midea Air Conditioner PC 08 Error Code
Over-current protection on Midea air conditioners.
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The outdoor unit drew more current than the board allows and cut out. A dirty outdoor coil on a hot day, clogged indoor filters, or a struggling compressor or fan motor can push current up.
Compatible models
Mini-splits from Midea's current lineup (F0 on older ones). Midea gives no model list for it.
Also shown as
Units with the two-character display show F0 for the same fault.
Difficulty
Start with the safe checks below; a worn part may need replacing.
Not sure you are reading the code right? See how to read Midea air conditioner codes.
How to fix Midea PC 08
Clean the indoor filters
Turn the unit off, remove the filters behind the front panel, and rinse them. Let them dry before putting them back.
Clear the outdoor coil
Switch off power to the outdoor unit and remove leaves, cottonwood fluff, and dirt from the coil fins. A soft brush or a gentle hose rinse works.
Run it and watch
Switch the breaker back on. If PC 08 trips again within the first hour, stop.
When to call a technician
If PC 08 keeps showing with clean filters and a clean coil, have a technician measure the compressor and fan motor current draw.
Parts linked to PC 08
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Midea models show the PC 08 code?
Mini-splits from Midea's current lineup (F0 on older ones). Midea gives no model list for it.
Can I fix Midea PC 08 myself?
Often. The first steps above are safe checks a homeowner can do. If they don't clear PC 08, the cause is likely a worn part that needs replacing.
Other Midea air conditioner codes
- EL 01Indoor and outdoor units have lost contact
- EH 00Indoor board memory (EEPROM) fault
- EH 03Indoor fan speed out of range
- EH 60Room temperature sensor fault
- EH 61Indoor coil sensor fault
- EH 0bIndoor main board and display aren't talking
- EL 0CPossible refrigerant leak detected
- EC 07Outdoor fan speed out of control
- EC 53Outdoor air temperature sensor fault
- EC 52Outdoor coil sensor fault
- EC 54Compressor discharge sensor fault
- PC 00Inverter power module (IPM) protection
- PC 01Supply voltage too high or too low
- PC 02Compressor or power module overheating
- PC 04Inverter compressor drive error
- PC 0LToo cold outside to run
- P1Portable AC water tank is full
- E1Portable AC room temperature sensor fault
- E2Portable AC evaporator sensor fault
- E4Portable AC display panel communication fault
- ASWindow AC room temperature sensor fault
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.