Ryko Car Wash Error Codes

These codes are used by any Ryko car wash with a PLC using a 2-digit LED fault code display. If a code is active, it will be shown, along with a blinking red LED at the lower left corner of the display.

If no faults are detected, two dashes should appear on the display.

To reset the code display after correcting a fault, press SELECT / COUNT.

Some codes are not listed here, as they are not used for diagnostics on a running wash. If you get one that's not listed, call up Ryko and have their gurus meditate. :)

00: Everything is ok (displayed on pagers only)

01: Equipment is now operable, but a fault code is still present. Pager only. Service machine soon to repair fault.

04: Circuit protector tripped. Reset any tripped breakers.

05: Reclaim protector tripped. Reset breaker for wash pump.

07: Variable Frequency Drive fault. If the machine will not move with the manual switch (see 37), call for service. VT2000 down.

08: Front arms behind vehicle / Back Up prox on VT2000. Machine got confused; VT2000 will shut down. Check for Code 61 and manually move machine to home position. If condition recurs, call for service.

09: Ultrasonic problem. Machine down. Call for service.

10: Wheel Scrub Prox. Check wheel scrubs to ensure they are fully retracted. If they are, call for service.

12: Measurement / Wheel Photoeye. Clean photoeye's front surface. If condition persists, call for service.

14: End Stop / Conveyor Count prox. Check for damage or foreign materials. If no obvious cause, call for service.

15: No response from IFSF Network Module. Call for service.

17: Any Arm Prox. Sensor not activating. Call for service.

19: Any Arm Prox. On when not Armed. Check to see that all arms are out and not stuck. Otherwise, call for service.

21: Bay switch on unexpectedly. Check for obstruction. If this persists, call for service.

22: Bay switch off unexpectedly. See 21.

24:  Top brush sensor / Carriage Prox. Check proximity switch for proper adjustment. Otherwise, call for service.

25: Any Arm Rotate Prox / Trolley or Rotate Too Long. Call for service. Trolley too long will only tag the 25 code on program 19638-010 and later. *

26: Wiper/Trolley Prox Problem. Check for damage and proper adjustment. If it appears ok, call for service.

27: Top Brush Down. Check compressed air supply. If okay, call for service.

28: Bay temperature low. Check bay heating system, or call your local heating contractor.

30: Reclaim is turned off. Turn it back on.

31: Reclaim Prime Failure. Reset Reclaim unit. If condition persists, call for service.

32: Electrical control panel door open. Close and latch it.

33: Machine not at home. Manually move to home position. If condition persists, call for service. On VT2000, check all photoeye sensors for gunk, damage, and obstruction.

34: Entrance / Exit door out of position. If the doors will function from their manual buttons, call for service. If not, call door company for repair.

35: In program step too long. Call for service.

37: High voltage problem. Check for open disconnect switches, fuses, breakers, etc. If none are open, call for service.

39: Water pressure / Flow problem / Air pressure. Check water and air supplies. If they're ok, call for service.

40: Wash Closed, Code-A-Wash Reset, or Emergency Stop. Turn switch to Wash Open, turn Emergency Stop switch back on (pull or turn button?), or clear Code-A-Wash reset.

41: Vehicle too long! If this happens on every vehicle, clean the photoeyes. If condition persists, call for service.

42: Conveyor / Carriage Chain problem. Conveyor pump reservoir oil is low. Call for service.

43: Test switch activated during wash. Ensure nobody's pressing them during a cycle. If this persists, call for service.

44: Arm Tilt during wash - No recovery. Check prox sensor for damage and proper adjustment. If condition persists for every vehicle with no obvious cause, call for service.

46: Reset by manual switch during wash. If this consistently happens and nobody's pushing buttons, call for service.

47: Wash water tank level low during wash, Still filling. See 39. If this continues, call for service.

48: Lost bay plate during wash. Check for debris on bay plates. If this happens on every wash, call for service.

49: Vehicle not detected. Clean photo eyes. If condition persists, call for service.

These next codes are for chemical tank levels. If the tank's full and they won't reset, check the float switch for obstruction by dried up goop.

50: Chemical #1 / Group A empty. Refill!

51: Chemical #2 / Group B empty. Refill. You're out of wax!

52: Chemical #3 / Group C empty. Clear Coat or Super Polish is out!

53: Chemical #4 / Group D empty. You're out of rust inhibitor!

54: Chemical #5 / Group E empty. You're out of rinse aid! No beady water for you!

55: Chemical #6 / Group F empty. We don't know what this is, but you're out of it! Check your tanks!

56: Chemical #1 / A LOW. You're running low on presoak/detergent.

57: Chemical #2 / B LOW. You're running low on wax. Wax on, wax off. Wax on, wax off.

58:  Chemical #3 / C LOW. You're running low on Clear Coat or Super Polish.

59: Chemical #4 / D LOW. You're low on rust inhibitor or tire chemical.

60: Chemical #5 / E LOW. Rinse aid is low.

61: Chemical #6 / F LOW. Whatever you're using in Group F is low.

62: Chemical float switch problem. Call for service. (or just unstick the stuck float, possibly)

These next codes are for circuit breakers. If they trip, check the mechanism in question for obstruction/foreign objects and reset the breaker. If the breaker continues to pop, call for service!

64: Circuit breaker for Wiper / Boost Pump / Recirculation Pump / Curtain / Side Blaster. Reset. If it won't stay reset, call for service.

65: Dryer fan motor breaker tripped. Reset, call for service if it doesn't stay reset.

66: Wheel scrub motor / Side Blaster breaker tripped. Reset.

67: Pre-wash circuit protector or VFD fault. Reset pre-wash motor protector. If pre-wash will not run, call for service.

68: R.O. Pump motor breaker or overload protector tripped. Reset.

71: R.O. elements being damaged! Call for service IMMEDIATELY!

72: R.O. out of product water. Test with test switch. See code 39 also. If everything appears ok and you still get this, call for service.

73: Vehicle/Tire PES, Roller Up Switch, or Exit Loop problem. Call for service. This may also include Forward / Out prox sensor on too long or no state transition for a vehicle locate prox.

74: Ultrasonic sensor problem. Call for service.

77: Left/Right Dryer Air Flow Switch. Check for "inhaled" garbage in dryer. Manually activate the air flow paddles, the switch should click on and off. If they don't, call for service.

78: Dryer Photoeye. Check to see that the eyes are clean and aligned properly. If this persists, call for service.

80: Exit door loop / photoeye. Clean and check alignment. If this persists, call for service.

81: Back up air switch / photoeye problem. Check air switch hose for damage, or check photoeyes. If this persists, call for service.

82: Side Blaster fill failed 3 times. Call for service.

83: Both wiper prox switches on. Since it can't be in two places at one time, check the switches for debris. If there's no obvious cause, call for service.

84: Wheel scrub or wiper disabled. Turn enable switches back on.

85: Front machine photoeye alarm. Check and clean photoeyes.

86: Rear machine photoeye alarm. Check and clean photoeyes.

87: Wheel scrub photoeye alarm. Check and clean photoeyes.

88: Exit door photoeye alarm. Check and clean photoeyes.

89: Back-up photoeye alarm. Check and clean photoeyes.

90: Dryer photoeye alarm. Check and clean photoeyes.

92: Reclaim / Side blaster switch in Fresh Water. Set to Normal and press RESET.

93: Dryer off. Turn dryer on.

94: Presoak PH out of range. Adjust presoak pump until PH is in the correct range.

95: R.O. Membranes need cleaning, or R.O. Off / Disabled. If R.O. system is on, and cleaning condition exists for 24+ hours, call for service.

97: Hot Wax pressure switch / No Transition. See 39. If water supply is ok, call for service.

98: "Call-In" disabled. Contact service center.

99: "Call-In" attempted, could not connect. Check phone lines and modem. If this persists, call for service.


* This makes no sense, but I'm sure service technicians know what to do about it via copious Guru Meditation.

This information is used for the following Ryko washes:

Monarch II High Pressure (rare!)
Monarch II High Impact w/ Reclaim
Monarch II High Impact Non-Reclaim
Premier Exit Start
Mono Premier
Voyager II / Premier Plus
Velvet Touch 2000
Premier Center Start
Atlantis
SoftGloss XS / XS 2
UltraSonic 2001 / US2001
Silhouette

This is based on the Ryko manual and some of my own personal observations.

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