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Fault Code Reference

Searchable error codes for Victron, Renogy, REDARC, Battle Born and more — causes, fixes, and community-verified success rates.

34 fault codes6 brandsCommunity-verified

34 fault codes

BA

Battle Born

1 code
BA
BMS Trip — No OutputBMS protection disconnect

Battle Born BMS has disconnected the battery due to a protection event.

CriticalBattery·5 causesVerified
BL

Blue Sea

1 code
BL
MRBF Trips RepeatedlyMarine rated battery fuse nuisance tripping

MRBF terminal fuse is tripping under normal operation.

WarningFusing·4 causes
EP

EPEVER

1 code
EP
E04PV input short circuit

Solar panel input is shorted. No power generation.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
RE

REDARC

5 codes
RE
Fault Light: Solid RedInput voltage fault

REDARC DC-DC charger has detected an input voltage fault. Charging disabled.

CriticalDC-DC·4 causesVerified
RE
Fault Light: Flashing RedOver-temperature protection

REDARC charger has entered thermal protection mode. Output reduced.

WarningDC-DC·3 causesVerified
RE
Fault Light: Red + Green alternatingSolar input priority conflict

Both alternator and solar inputs are active simultaneously — REDARC is managing priority.

WarningDC-DC·2 causes
RE
BM-1224S Error: No ShuntShunt not detected

REDARC Battery Monitor cannot communicate with the shunt sensor.

WarningMonitor·4 causes
RE
Solid RedNo battery connection

BCDC cannot detect battery. No charging will occur.

CriticalDC-DC·3 causesVerified
RE

Renogy

7 codes
RE
E01Battery over-voltage protection

Battery voltage has exceeded the maximum limit. Charging stopped.

CriticalMPPT·4 causesVerified
RE
E02Battery under-voltage

Battery voltage has dropped below the minimum threshold.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
RE
E03PV over-voltage

Solar panel array voltage exceeds maximum PV input limit.

CriticalMPPT·3 causesVerified
RE
E04PV input reversed polarity

Solar panel positive/negative connections are reversed.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
RE
E08Controller overheated

Internal temperature of Renogy Rover has exceeded safe operating limit.

CriticalMPPT·4 causesVerified
RE
E01PV over-voltage

Solar panel voltage exceeds controller limit. May damage controller if not addressed.

WarningMPPT·2 causesVerified
RE
E02Battery over-voltage

Battery voltage exceeds safe charging limit. Charging suspended.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
VI

Victron

19 codes
VI
Error 1Battery temperature too high

The battery temperature sensor has detected a temperature exceeding safe charging limits.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
VI
Error 2Battery voltage too high

Battery voltage exceeds maximum safe limit. Charging has been paused.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
VI
Error 17Controller overheated

Internal temperature of MPPT controller has exceeded safe operating limits. Output disabled.

CriticalMPPT·4 causesVerified
VI
Error 20Maximum bulk time exceeded

Battery has not reached absorption voltage within the configured bulk time limit.

CriticalMPPT·4 causes
VI
Error 26Terminal overheated

The PV or battery terminal temperature is too high. Immediate safety risk.

CriticalMPPT·4 causesVerified
VI
Error 33PV input voltage too high

The PV panel voltage exceeds the maximum input voltage of the controller.

WarningMPPT·4 causesVerified
VI
Error 38PV input shutdown: excessive battery voltage

Solar input has been shut down because battery voltage is dangerously high.

CriticalMPPT·4 causesVerified
VI
Error 40PV input failed to shutdown

Safety shutdown of PV input failed. Internal relay may be damaged.

CriticalMPPT·2 causesVerified
VI
Error 67BMS connection lost

Communication with the connected BMS has been interrupted.

WarningMPPT·4 causes
VI
VE Flash 1Low battery — inverter shutdown

Inverter shut down due to battery voltage dropping below minimum threshold.

CriticalInverter·4 causesVerified
VI
VE Flash 2Battery voltage too high — charger shutdown

Charger side of MultiPlus has shut down due to over-voltage condition.

CriticalInverter·3 causes
VI
VE Flash 4Overload — output current exceeded

The inverter output load exceeds its continuous rated capacity.

WarningInverter·3 causesVerified
VI
VE Flash 8Inverter temperature too high

Inverter has shut down due to excessive internal temperature.

CriticalInverter·4 causesVerified
VI
Error 38Input voltage too high

Panel voltage exceeds MPPT maximum input voltage. Common in cold weather when Voc rises above rated limits.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
VI
Error 1Battery voltage too low

Battery voltage below minimum threshold. System may not start or charge properly.

CriticalBattery·3 causesVerified
VI
Error 2Battery voltage too high

Battery voltage exceeds maximum charge voltage. Risk of battery damage.

CriticalMPPT·3 causesVerified
VI
Error 17Controller overheated

MPPT internal temperature too high — charge rate reduced automatically.

WarningMPPT·3 causesVerified
VI
Error 11Inverter overload

Inverter output exceeds rated capacity. Automatic shutdown to prevent damage.

CriticalInverter·3 causesVerified
VI
Error 3Remote control disabled

Remote control function is disabled. Cannot control device remotely.

WarningBattery·3 causesVerified

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