If you use sewing machines a lot, you might be already familiar with how frustrating the error codes can be.
You are doing your routine work and an error code appears on the screen and stops everything. It takes you ages to figure out what is the cause of this error code and how to solve it.
In this article, we will tell you everything about the error codes of the Hikari sewing machine so you have good knowledge of your machine and don’t have to deal with any mess.
Here are the common error codes that you are going to encounter while using Hikari sewing machines:
Hikari sewing machine error code 1
Cause of error:
This error code 1 appears in case of a system error.
Remedy:
Check if the machine head is stuck.
Try restarting the machine.
If the error appears again, contact the customer care team.
Hikari sewing machine error code 2
Cause of error:
Error code 2 is displayed when there is a voltage overload in your machine.
Remedy:
You need to check if the supply voltage is normal or not. If you find the voltage above 265V then power off your sewing machine and restart when the voltage gets normal.
Hikari sewing machine error code 3
Cause of error:
Error code 3 is displayed due to voltage download in your machine.
Remedy:
Check if the supply voltage is normal.
If the voltage is too low (less than 160V) then you should power off the sewing machine and restart it when the supply voltage is normal again.
Hikari sewing machine error code 4
Cause of error:
Error code 4 appears due to a motor code wheel error in the sewing machine.
Remedy:
Check if the motor electrical connection is normal or not.
Hikari sewing machine error code 5
Cause of error:
When there is a system error in your sewing machine, you see error code 5 on the screen.
Remedy:
Restart the sewing machine.
If the error appears again, contact the after-sale service person.
Hikari sewing machine error code 6
Cause of error:
Error code 6 is also caused due to a system error in the sewing machine.
Remedy:
Restart the sewing machine and see if the system error is solved.
If the error code appears again contact the after-sale service of the company.
Hikari sewing machine error code 7
Cause of error:
Error code 7 is caused by the motor lack phase.
Remedy:
Check the motor power cord and see if it is too loose or off. If yes, fix it to solve the problem.
Hikari sewing machine error code 8
Cause of error:
Error code 8 is displayed due to the motor locked rotor.
Remedy:
Check if the machine head is stuck.
Check if the motor power cord is off.
Check if the motor code wheel cord is loose.
Check if the needle-up position is correct. It should be in the case of thread trimming movement.
Hikari sewing machine error code 9
Cause of error:
Error code 9 occurs when the motor of your sewing machine is overloaded.
Remedy:
Check if the machine head is stuck.
Check if the needle-up position is correct. It should be in the case of thread trimming movement.
Check if the fabric you are sewing is too heavy and thick for the sewing machine. If you are trying to sew a very hard and thick fabric, it is the reason why your sewing machine motor is getting overloaded.
Hikari sewing machine error code 10
Cause of error:
Error code 10 is caused due to over-speed of the motor.
Remedy:
It occurs when the motor encoder signal is lost or when the grating signal does not match the control box version.
Hikari sewing machine error code 11
Cause of error:
Error code 11 is caused due to motor code wheel error.
Remedy:
Check if the motor code wheel cord is loose. If yes, fix it.
Hikari sewing machine error code 12
Cause of error:
Error code 12 is displayed when the foot controller is dropped off.
Remedy:
Check if the connection of the foot controller is too loose. If yes, fix the connection to solve the error.
Hikari sewing machine error code 13
Cause of error:
When you turn on the electricity but the foot controller was off, you get error code 13 on the screen.
Remedy:
Check if the foot controller is stuck.
Hikari sewing machine error code 14
Cause of error:
When the time of using the electromagnet is too long, error code 14 is displayed by the machine.
Remedy:
Check if the fabric you are sewing is too tough or heavy for your sewing machine.
Check if the needle-up position is correct.
Check if the line is too thick for the machine to cut it normally.
Hikari sewing machine error code 15
Cause of error:
If there is a brake circuit error, you will see error code 15 on the screen.
Remedy:
Check if the cable of the brake resistor is too loose. If yes, fix it to solve the problem.
Hikari sewing machine error code 17
Cause of error:
Error code 17 is displayed because of an electromagnet overload current error.
Remedy:
Check if the electromagnet has a short circuit or if it is broken.
Hikari sewing machine error code 18
Cause of error:
If there is a brake circuit error, you will see error code 18 on the screen.
Remedy:
Check if the cable of the brake resistor is too loose. If yes, fix the cable to solve the error.
Hikari sewing machine error code 19, 20, and 21
Cause of error:
The error codes 19, 20, and 21 appear due to a located system error.
Remedy:
In this error, the motor continues to operate but there is no reverse and sweep/trimming stitch function, needle location, and needle count.
Check if the machine head is stuck.
Check if the alnico is normal.
Hikari sewing machine error code 22
Cause of error:
The error code 22 arises due to a machine-up position communication error.
Remedy:
Check if the connection of the drive and control panel is normal.
Hikari sewing machine error code 23
Cause of error:
Error code 23 indicates a memory error.
Remedy:
Restart the sewing machine.
If the error remains, contact the after-sale service.
Hikari sewing machine error code 24
Cause of error:
When the lubrication time of the machine head is up, you see the error code 24 on the screen.
Remedy:
First, you need to add the lubrication oil.
After that, recover the operation time of the machine head and continue operations.
Hikari sewing machine error code 25
Cause of error:
Error code 25 means a fabric edge sensor error.
Hikari sewing machine error code 26
Cause of error:
When a cloth is detected while turning on the electricity, the machine displays error code 26 on the screen.
Remedy:
See if the cloth edge sensor is broken.
Take the cloth away and try again.
See if the settings of the cloth edge sensor are wrong. Reset them and try again.
Hikari sewing machine error code E01
Cause of error:
Error code E01 occurs when the supply voltage is too high or when the power is ON and the detected voltage is too high.
Solution:
Turn off the sewing machine and see if the voltage is higher than the rated voltage. If yes, keep the machine off and turn it on when the voltage is normal.
However, if the voltage is correct and you are still receiving the error, replace the control box.
Hikari sewing machine error code E02
Cause of error:
Error code E02 occurs when the supply voltage is too low or when the power is ON and the detected voltage is too low.
Solution:
Turn off the sewing machine and see if the voltage is lower than the rated voltage. If yes, keep the machine off and turn it on when the voltage is normal.
However, if the voltage is correct and you are still receiving the error, replace the control box.
Hikari sewing machine error code E03
Cause of error:
Error code E03 is displayed due to the operation panel and CPU transmission communication exception.
Solution:
Turn off the sewing machine.
Check if the interface of the operation panel is too loose. If it is good, replace the operation panel.
If not operated, it means the control panel is damaged and you need to change it.
Hikari sewing machine error code E05
Cause of error:
If the connection of the speed control unit is abnormal, you see error code E05 on the screen.
Solution:
Turn off the sewing machine and disconnect the power supply.
Check if the connection of the speed control unit is too loose or falls off. If yes, fix it and then restart the system.
If the error code appears again, inform the manufacturer and replace the control box.
Hikari sewing machine error code E07
Cause of error:
The error code E07 occurs due to 4 reasons:
- If the module output is abnormal.
- If the sewing material is too thick.
- If the connection of motor connector is bad
- If the machine is locked or there is an object stuck in the motor pulley.
Solution:
First, you need to check the machine head and see if there is anything stuck in the motor pulley.
If normal, check the motor power cord and encoder connector and see if it is too loose. If yes, tighten the connection.
If everything is good, check the supply voltage and see if it is abnormal or if the speed setting is too high. If yes, modify it. But if normal, replace the control box.
Hikari sewing machine error code E08
Cause of error:
The error code E08 is displayed due to continuous manual pour over 15 seconds.
Solution:
This error means the back sewing electromagnet time is too long. You can restart the machine to fix it.
Hikari sewing machine error code E9
Cause of error:
The error code E09 is caused by a synchronizer signal error.
Solution:
Remove the power supply of your sewing machine.
Check the motor encoder connector and see if it is too loose or falls off. If yes, fix it and then restart the system.
If the error appears again, inform the manufacturer and replace the motor.
Hikari sewing machine error code E10
Cause of error:
The error code E10 is displayed due to over current protection of the electromagnet.
Solution:
Remove the power supply of your system and check if the solenoid valve (solenoid) is short-circuited or damaged.
Hikari sewing machine error code E011
Cause of error:
The error code E011 occurs due to a synchronizer signal error.
Solution:
Remove the power supply of your sewing machine.
Check the motor encoder connector and see if it is too loose or falls off. If yes, fix it and then restart the system.
If the error appears again, inform the manufacturer and replace the motor.
Hikari sewing machine error code E14
Cause of error:
The error code E14 is caused due to an encoder signal error.
Solution:
Remove the power supply of your sewing machine.
Check the motor encoder connector and see if it is too loose or falls off. If yes, fix it and then restart the system.
If the error appears again, inform the manufacturer and replace the motor.
Hikari sewing machine error code E15
Cause of error:
The error code E15 occurs when there is abnormal over-current protection for the power module of your sewing machine.
Solution:
Remove the power supply of your sewing machine.
Renew to normal and then restart the system.
If the error appears again, inform the manufacturer and replace the motor.
Hikari sewing machine error code E17
Cause of error:
The error code E17 is displayed when the sewing table safety switch of your sewing machine is present in an incorrect position.
Solution:
Check if the sewing table safety switch is damaged or not.
Check if the sewing table is open or not.
Check if the socket is abnormal or not.
Hikari sewing machine error code E20
Cause of error:
When the power motor of your sewing machine fails to start, it displays the error code E20 on the screen.
Solution strategy:
First, you need to remove the power supply of your sewing machine.
Now check if the motor power connector and the motor encoder interface are too loose or fall off. If yes, fix it and then restart the system.
If the error code E20 appears again upon restart then you need to inform the manufacturer and replace the control box.
