Dometic RMD10.5 series fault codes
The 8 fault codes below are the ones that apply to this Dometic refrigerator family. The other 13 Dometic refrigerator codes in our database belong to different model families — they are listed further down so you do not troubleshoot against the wrong table.
Covered model numbers
RMD10.5RMD10.5SRMD10.5TRMD10.5XRMD10.5XSRMD10.5XT
Not on the list? Check the rating label before you troubleshoot — the code table below will not apply. Where to find it →
Fault codes on the Dometic RMD10.5 series
E03 danger
The display/control panel has lost communication with the power module (electronics board)… E07 warning
The fridge is not producing cooling while running on gas (LP). The cooling unit is not gen… E08 warning
The fridge is not producing cooling while running on AC (230 V/120 V mains) power; the AC … E09 warning
The fridge is not producing cooling while running on DC (12 V) power; DC mode is active bu… E12 danger
The control electronics ran a self-test on the gas valve and the test failed, so gas opera… E50 danger
Gas ignition lockout: the burner failed to light after three automatic ignition attempts, … W01 warning
The temperature sensor inside the fridge compartment is faulty (open, shorted, or reading … W10 warning
Either the DC supply voltage is too high (over about 16 V), or the unit has entered 'tank …
The display/control panel has lost communication with the power module (electronics board)… E07 warning
The fridge is not producing cooling while running on gas (LP). The cooling unit is not gen… E08 warning
The fridge is not producing cooling while running on AC (230 V/120 V mains) power; the AC … E09 warning
The fridge is not producing cooling while running on DC (12 V) power; DC mode is active bu… E12 danger
The control electronics ran a self-test on the gas valve and the test failed, so gas opera… E50 danger
Gas ignition lockout: the burner failed to light after three automatic ignition attempts, … W01 warning
The temperature sensor inside the fridge compartment is faulty (open, shorted, or reading … W10 warning
Either the DC supply voltage is too high (over about 16 V), or the unit has entered 'tank …
Codes that do not apply to this model
These 13 codes exist on other Dometic refrigerators. If your unit is showing one of them, it is not from this family — re-check the model number on the label before acting on any of these.
1 red LED flash
Battery-protection cut-out. The supply voltage measured at the fridge's own electronics ha… 2 red LED flashes
Two flashes covers two different faults, and Dometic's own table lists both: excessive fan… 3 red LED flashes
The compressor motor will not start. Dometic gives two causes: the rotor is jammed, or the… 4 red LED flashes
Compressor speed too low. The motor did start, but could not hold its minimum running spee… 05 / W05
AC (230 V mains) power problem: the fridge is set to run on AC but either no AC is connect… 5 red LED flashes
Overheating of the electronics unit. The compressor's control electronics have exceeded th… 06 / W06
DC (12 V) power problem: the fridge expects a 12 V supply but none is connected (or it is … 10 / W11 (door open)
Door-open warning: the refrigerator door has been left open (typically longer than ~2 minu… 50 / 51 / 52 (gas lock)
Gas (LP/propane) operation fault. On RUA models, codes 50/51/52 indicate the fridge has 'g… CALL / Check
On 'Er'-code Dometic absorption fridges, a component failure makes the panel flash 'CALL' … Constant red LED
Temperature sensor error. The fridge's temperature sensor is reading as defective (open or… Er 11
The control board has detected an open circuit in the freezer-plate defrost heater. In oth… Er 14
The control board has detected an open circuit to the fan in the freezer compartment — it …
Battery-protection cut-out. The supply voltage measured at the fridge's own electronics ha… 2 red LED flashes
Two flashes covers two different faults, and Dometic's own table lists both: excessive fan… 3 red LED flashes
The compressor motor will not start. Dometic gives two causes: the rotor is jammed, or the… 4 red LED flashes
Compressor speed too low. The motor did start, but could not hold its minimum running spee… 05 / W05
AC (230 V mains) power problem: the fridge is set to run on AC but either no AC is connect… 5 red LED flashes
Overheating of the electronics unit. The compressor's control electronics have exceeded th… 06 / W06
DC (12 V) power problem: the fridge expects a 12 V supply but none is connected (or it is … 10 / W11 (door open)
Door-open warning: the refrigerator door has been left open (typically longer than ~2 minu… 50 / 51 / 52 (gas lock)
Gas (LP/propane) operation fault. On RUA models, codes 50/51/52 indicate the fridge has 'g… CALL / Check
On 'Er'-code Dometic absorption fridges, a component failure makes the panel flash 'CALL' … Constant red LED
Temperature sensor error. The fridge's temperature sensor is reading as defective (open or… Er 11
The control board has detected an open circuit in the freezer-plate defrost heater. In oth… Er 14
The control board has detected an open circuit to the fan in the freezer compartment — it …
Where the model number is
On the rating label inside the fresh-food compartment — usually the upper right side wall or the ceiling of the cabinet. On absorption fridges it is repeated on the burner-access panel behind the lower exterior vent.
Sources
- Dometic 10 Series Operating Manual — Error type fault messages — Dometic / ManualsLib (10 Series OPM, Error type fault messages, E12 (gas valve check/test error))
- Dometic Fridge Error Codes (10-series chart) — Refrigerator Solutions (E08 — no cooling capacity in AC mode; check level, reset, service if repeats)
- Dometic RMD10.5 Operating manual (Troubleshooting) — Dometic (Section 7.1 — No cooling in gas mode; check tilt/level, reset, contact service)
- Dometic 10 Series Operating Manual — Error type fault messages (page 36) — Dometic / ManualsLib (10 Series OPM, Error type fault messages, E09 (no cooling in DC mode))
- Dometic 10 Series Operating Manual (Troubleshooting reference) — Dometic / ManualsLib (E12 — gas valve check error; gas operation not possible, reset, contact service)
- Dometic 10 Series Error code reference (gas lock after 3 ignition attempts) — Dometic / ManualsLib (10 Series OPM, Error type fault messages, E50 (gas lock after 3 ignition attempts — empty cylinder, replace/reset))
- Dometic RMD10.5 Operating manual (Troubleshooting — gas lock) — Dometic (Section 7.1 — Gas lock after 3 ignition attempts; gas cylinder empty, replace, reset)
- Dometic 10 Series Operating Manual — Troubleshooting (Warning type fault messages) — Dometic / ManualsLib (10 Series OPM, Warning type fault messages, W10 (DC overvoltage / tank stop))
- Dometic RMD10.5XS Absorption refrigerator Operating manual (Troubleshooting) — Dometic (Section 7.1 Fault messages — Warning type, defective refrigerator-compartment temperature sensor)
- Dometic RMD10.5 Absorption refrigerator Operating manual — Dometic (Section 7.1 — DC overvoltage (>16 V); tank stop mode blocks gas 15 min)
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