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What this code means
Lid switch fault - Lid is in locked state but lid switch is open, or main control cannot detect the lid switch opening and closing properly. Possible causes: Lid switch failure; Lid switch wiring issue; Main control unable to detect lid switch position changes
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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