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Awnings (Patio, Window, Slide Topper) error codes

21 codes from 4 manufacturers, each with its meaning and the document it comes from. Open a code for the details, or search every system.

Carefree BT12 (4)

BT12 control box: long blink + one short blinkThe BT12 module has power and 1 peripheral (e.g. remote or motion sensor) paired. Normal status indication.
BT12 control box: long blink + multiple short blinksThe BT12 module has power and multiple peripherals paired; the number of short blinks equals the number of…
BT12 beeps every 30 s + awning partially retractsThe BT Motion Sensor batteries are low. With the power switch ON, the awning beeps every 30 seconds and…
BT12 LED awning lights flickerNon-Carefree high-output LED lights drawing more than 2 amps are connected. The BT12 limits the LED output to…

No Power / No Beep on Power-UpGC1146C 12V DC motor control module is not powered. On power-up the GC1146C beeps ONCE; if there is no beep…
No Response to Wall Switch (IN/OUT/STOP)GC1146C is powered (beeps once on power-up) but the awning does not respond when the wall switch IN, OUT or…
Beeping / Pairing Window ActiveThe GC1146C signals state by BEEPING, not by a blinking green LED. It beeps once on power-up and beeps with…
REMOTE SIGNAL NOT RECEIVEDGC1146C is not responding to its G-Link remote handset or wall switch. The G-Link link is RF at 433.92 MHz…
MOTOR NOT MOVINGGC1146C is receiving commands but the 12V DC awning motor does not actuate. On the GC1146C the BROWN module…
MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLYThe awning motor does not stop at the end of travel. On the Girard awning, end-of-travel is set by the…
MOTOR DIRECTION INCORRECTThe awning retracts when it should extend (and vice versa). Direction on the GC1146C is set during PAIRING…
CONTINUOUS MODE NOT FUNCTIONINGThe awning is in Step mode (operates only while a button is held) when Continuous mode is wanted (one press…
STEP MODE NOT FUNCTIONINGThe awning runs fully on a single press (Continuous mode) when Step mode is wanted (awning moves only while…
No ResponseThe GC1146C motor controller is not receiving power, or the remote is not paired. The GC1146C is a 12V DC…
Slow Motor ResponseThe awning motor operates but is sluggish or stalls after a short distance - typically low voltage or…

LED Resettable Fuse OpenLED light strip resettable fuse tripped — lights won't work even with valid 12V on red wire
Solera Motor Thermal BreakerMotor over-temperature — breaker tripped from rapid cycles or jammed motion

Smart Arm Level 1 FaultMoisture in main 12-pin connector — interior Extend + light locked out; Retract still works
Smart Arm Level 2 FaultMoisture in touch pad or controller board — exterior Extend + Light locked out (interior + OneControl still…
Smart Arm Low-Voltage AlertSupply voltage <10.5V (older spec: 11V) — LED auto-flashes during use
Smart Arm Wind Sensor TriggeredWind exceeds operator-set sensitivity level — pre-close warning before auto-retract