Here you will find an overview of possible causes and the appropriate solutions if your RED MIG 210 Syn displays the E3 message on the screen. This way, you can proceed step by step and quickly get your device back into operation.
The error code E3 on your RED MIG 210 Syn indicates that the wire feed is irregular or has completely failed. It can also be triggered by the wire electrode sticking to the contact tip. All possible causes and instructions for correction can be found in the table below:
| Code | Disorder | Possible Cause | Elimination |
| E3 | Wire feed irregular or completely failed, wire electrode sticking to the contact tip |
Wire guide tube missing or dirty | Insert or clean the wire guide tube |
| Wire liner clogged by wire abrasion | Disconnect the torch from the device, remove the contact tip from the torch and blow out the wire liner with compressed air; replace if necessary | ||
| Wire liner kinked | Check, replace if necessary | ||
| Worn wire guide liner, contact tip or wire feed rolls | Check, replace if necessary | ||
| Incorrect wire liner (material, diameter), contact tip (diameter) or wire feed rolls (diameter or groove shape) | Select according to operating instructions | ||
| Surface rust on the wire electrode | Check, replace if necessary | ||
| Wire brake set too tight | Adjust according to operating instructions | ||
| The contact pressure is set too loosely | Adjust according to operating instructions | ||
| Wire electrode has tightened on the wire coil |
Check, replace if necessary | ||
| Burr at the start of the wire | Cut off the start of the wire | ||
| Hose package too long | Select a shorter hose package | ||
| Torch defective | Check, replace if necessary |
An overview of all error and information messages of the RED MIG 210 Syn can be found in this article: Troubleshooting (RED MIG 210 Syn)
Detailed information on operation and further instructions for handling RED devices can be found in the Operating Instructions for the MIG 210 SYN from RED by Lorch