PFAFF sewing machines are available in a huge variety and are used all over the world.
If you are also a PFAFF sewing machine user and you want to know the error codes of your sewing machine, this article is for you.
We are going to share all the error codes of PFAFF sewing machines and tell you what they mean.
Error codes of PFAFF sewing machine
If an error occurs while using PFAFF 3734-12, PFAFF POWERLINE 2571 sewing machine, or a similar model, you will “ERROR” text on the screen along with a number code. Here’s the explanation of those errors:
PFAFF sewing machine Error 1
Description:
Error 1 indicates a system error.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 2
Description:
Error 2 indicates a problem in the sewing motor.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 3
Description:
Error 3 means section error.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 4
Description:
Error code 4 means the end of the section.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 5
Description:
Error 5 appears when the pedal is activated while the sewing machine is powered ON.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 6
Description:
Error 6 is displayed when there is a communication problem between the processor and the stepping motor.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 7
Description:
Error 7 indicates the end of the ramp.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 8
Description:
Error 8 is displayed when the sewing machine cannot find the end position of the needle drive.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 9
Description:
The error 9 means the center position of the needle drive cannot be found.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 10
Description:
Error code 10 appears when there is something wrong with the processor of the stepping motor.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 11
Description:
When the stepping frequency of the stepping motor is too high, error code 11 appears on the screen.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 12
Description:
The error 12 is shown due to a problem in the sewing start deflection.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 13
Description:
When there is a problem in the docu-seam system, the error code 13 is displayed on the screen.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 14
Description:
If you have entered an incorrect program number (above 99) then you will see error message 14.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 15
Description:
When you enter an incorrect section number, it leads to error 15.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 16
Description:
If the memory storage of your sewing machine is full, you will see error message 16 on the screen.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 17
Description:
The error message 17 appears when you enter an incorrect stitch length.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 19
Description:
The error message 19 means a problem with the interface to the external controller.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 21
Description:
When the power supply unit of your sewing machine is overloaded, it leads to error message 21.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 22
Description:
The error message 22 means Mains Voltage.
PFAFF sewing machine Error 23
Description:
If the power supply to your sewing machine is too high or too low, it leads to error code 23.
Error codes of PFAFF Passport 2.0 sewing machine
Here are two common error messages of PFAFF Passport 2.0 sewing machine:
PFAFF sewing machine error code EL
Cause of error:
The error code EL appears when the main motor of your sewing machine is overloaded.
It happens when there are threads or pieces of fabric stuck inside the parts of the sewing machine OR when the axle of the handwheel is jammed.
Solution:
Check if there are any threads jammed or twisted in the feed dogs or bobbin case area.
You need to remove the stitch plate and then thoroughly clean the feed dogs and bobbin case area. Remove any tangled threads or pieces of fabric.
Rethread your sewing machine again including the top and bobbin threads. Now run the sewing machine.
PFAFF sewing machine error code SP
Cause of error:
When the bobbin lever of your sewing machine is moved towards the right, it leads to error code SP.
The reason is that you cannot sew in the bobbin winding position. That is why the sewing machine tells you to move it towards the left.
Solution:
Move the bobbin winder spindle to the left side, which is the sewing position. Now, you will be able to sew.
Error codes of PFAFF 3371-10 sewing machine
Here’s a list of common error codes for PFAFF 3371-10 sewing machines:
Error code 1
Description:
Error code 1 means processor error due to STACK_OVERFLOW.
Error code 2
Description:
Error code 2 means processor error due to STACK_UNDERFLOW.
Error code 3
Description:
Error code 3 means processor error due to undefined op-code, UNDEF_OPCODE.
Error code 4
Description:
Error code 4 means processor error due to protection fault, PROTECTION_FAULT.
Error code 5
Description:
Error code 5 means processor error due to illegal operand. ILLEGAL_WORD_OPERAND
Error code 6
Description:
Error code 6 means processor error, ILLEGAL_INSTRUCTIONS.
Error code 7
Description:
Error code 7 means processor error due to ILLEGAL_BUS_ACCESS.
Error code 8
Description:
Error code 8 means processor error NMI.
Error code 10
Description:
When the sewing head recognition unit (OTE) is not attached, it leads to error code 10.
Error code 11
Description:
If the OTE is not programmed, you will see error code 11 on the screen of your sewing machine.
Error code 12
Description:
Error code 12 occurs due to the OTE check-sum error.
Error code 13
Description:
If the OTE header is invalid, it leads to error code 13.
Error code 14
Description:
If the OTE user data is invalid, it leads to error code 14.
Error code 30
Description:
Error code 30 means OTE error.
Error code 31
Description:
Error code 31 indicates a problem in the sewing motor.
Error code 50
Description:
The error code 50 is displayed due to an incorrect control panel.
Error code 51
Description:
When the machine class in OTE is incorrect, the error code 51 appears on the screen.
Error code 52
Description:
If you have incorrect software for the main drive, you will see error code 52 on the screen.
Error code 101
Description:
The error code 101 represents Mains Voltage.
Error code 102
Description:
When there is a power supply overload, your sewing machine displays the error code 102.
Error code 103
Description:
When the voltage of your sewing machine is too low, error code 103 is displayed on the screen.
Error code 201
Description:
The error 201 is a sewing motor error.
Error code 202
Description:
The error 202 appears when the pattern is too large.
Error code 203
Description:
The error code 203 means there is an overload data transfer sewing motor.
Error code 204
Description:
If the tacting function of your sewing machine is locked, it leads to error code 204.
Error code 205
Description:
When the run function of your sewing machine is locked, it causes error code 205.
Error code 206
Description:
When there is no NIS, the error code 206 is displayed on the screen.
Error code 207
Description:
The error 207 means not the end of the ramp.
Error code 208
Description:
When the zero point cannot be found, it leads to error 208.
Error code 209
Description:
If the sewing function is locked, it leads to error 209.
Error code 210
Description:
When there is a fault in the bobbin thread, the error code 210 appears on the screen.
Error code 211
Description:
When the stitch is too large, you get error 211 on the screen.
Error code 301
Description:
The error code 301 appears when the raise clamp is not completed.
Error code 302
Description:
The error code 302 appears when the lower clamp is not completed.
Error code 303
Description:
The error code 303 occurs when the raise clamp (needle position) is locked.
Error code 304
Description:
The error code 304 occurs when the lower clamp (needle position) is locked.
Error code 305
Description:
The error code 305 is displayed when the thread wiper of your sewing machine is locked.
Error code 401
Description:
The error code 401 means an error in the sewing motor.
Error code 402
Description:
The error code means overload data transfer sewing motor.
Error code 403
Description:
The error code 403 appears if the program station is not programmed.
Error code 404
Description:
When the program is locked, the error code 404 appears on the screen.
Error code 405
Description:
The error code 405 is displayed if a program does not exist.
Error code 406
Description:
The error code 406 appears when there is no NIS.
Error code 407
Description:
The error code 407 means zero points are invalid.
Error code 408
Description:
If your sewing machine is not in the basic position, you will see error code 408 on the screen.
Error code 409
Description:
The error code 409 is displayed when the zero point is not found.
Error code 410
Description:
If the program is too long, the error code 410 appears on the screen.
Error code 411
Description:
The error code 411 appears when you enter an incorrect program number.
Error code 412
Description:
The error code 412 is displayed if you select an incorrect number of holes in a button.
Error code 413
Description:
If the coordinates of two holes are the same, the error code 413 appears on the screen.
Error code 414
Description:
The error code 414 appears when there is an incorrect number of plies.
Error code 415
Description:
When the stitch formation value is incorrect, you see error code 415 on the screen.
Error code 416
Description:
The error code 416 is displayed due to a problem in the SD-memory card reader.
It might happen due to several reasons:
- If no SD card is inserted into the machine.
- If you insert the wrong SD card (that does not match your sewing machine).
- If the SD card is not inserted correctly.
- When write protection is enabled in the SD Card.
- If there is a data error on the SD-memory card.
- When the formatting fails.
- When the files of the SD memory card do not match your sewing machine.
- When the size of files in the SD card is incorrect and incompatible with your sewing machine.
- When there is a data transfer error between the SD card and your sewing machine.
- When the data in the SD card cannot be deleted.
- If the sewing head recognition unit is not connected to the sewing machine.
Error code 417
Description:
When there is no penetration point found for winding, the sewing machine displays error code 417.
Error code 418
Description:
If the first penetration point for winding is found outside the sewing area, the machine will display error code 4198.
Error code 419
Description:
When the number of sewing-on stitches is incorrect, you get error code 419.
Error code 420
Description:
The error code 420 appears due to an incorrect number of attaching stitches.
Error codes of PFAFF 3822-2/42 sewing machine
Here’s a list of the error messages:
Error code E001
Description:
The error code E001 indicates a system error.
Error code E002
Description:
The error code E002 shows that there is something wrong with the sewing motor.
Error code E003
Description:
The error code E003 means section.
Error code E004
Description:
The error code E004 means it is the end of the section.
Error code E005
Description:
The error code E005 shows up when you activate the pedal while the sewing machine is turned ON.
Error code E007
Description:
The error code E007 means it is the end of the ramp.
Error code E008
Description:
When the reference for fullness adjustment is not found, it leads to error code E008.
It occurs while moving towards or away from the sensor.
Error code E009
Description:
The error code E009 is related to the tape feed.
It occurs if the tape section is too large while adjusting OR when the threading stops after two attempts.
Error code E010
Description:
When the hook knife of the sewing machine is not in the trimming position, it leads to error code E010.
Error code E011
Description:
When the frequency of the stepping motor is too high, the result is error code E011.
Error code E014
Description:
When the program number is incorrect (larger than 49) it leads to error code E014.
Error code E015
Description:
When the seam section number is wrong, the result is error E015.
Error code E016
Description:
When there is no free memory left, it leads to error E016.
Error code E021
Description:
When the power supply unit is overloaded, it results in error code E021.
Error code E022
Description:
The error code E022 means Mains Voltage.
Error code E023
Description:
When the power supplied to your sewing machine is too low, it leads to the error code E023.
Error code E024
Description: The error code E024 appears due to a problem at the CAN interface.
