Alpha E-Tec Plus NX Fault codes & diagnostics

34 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 2023-present
GC Numbers 47-532-8947-532-9047-532-91
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01

Your boiler is trying to start up but cannot light the gas or detect a flame, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances, like a hob, are working to confirm gas supply.
  2. Ensure your gas meter has credit if you use a prepay system.
  3. Press the 'Reset' button on the front of the boiler control panel.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Spark Generator

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02

Your boiler has switched itself off for safety because it has become too hot inside, likely due to a circulation blockage or a pump failure.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Ensure all radiator valves (TRVs) are turned to their highest setting to allow water to flow.
  2. Check that the boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gauge.
  3. Press and hold the 'R' reset button for several seconds to restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat (Limit Statutory)
  • Main Heat Exchanger (if blocked)

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03

Your boiler has shut down because the exhaust gases have become too hot, which is a safety measure to prevent damage to the flue and internal components.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Burner gasket

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04

Your boiler has lost its electrical connection to the gas supply valve, meaning it cannot light the flame to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve wiring harness
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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05

Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal sensor that monitors the temperature of the water heading to your radiators, preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £100-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • CH Flow NTC Sensor
  • Connecting Wiring Loom

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06

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of your hot water, which means you may have no hot water or it may be inconsistent.

Medium Engineer only £90-£160

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor (temperature sensor)
  • Wiring harness

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08

Your boiler has been manually reset too many times in a short period and has now locked itself out for safety.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Turn the boiler power off at the fused spur switch (the wall switch near the boiler).
  2. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
  3. Turn the power back on to clear the temporary lockout memory.

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (Software lockout)
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve

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10

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure in the central heating system is too low to run safely.

High DIY-safe £0-160

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath or near the boiler
  2. Slowly open the valve(s) to let water into the system while watching the pressure gauge
  3. Close the valves firmly once the needle reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

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12

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of the cold water entering the system, which may affect its ability to heat your water efficiently.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Inlet Sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Wiring harness / connector

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15

Your boiler's internal computer settings do not match the way the pipes and pumps are physically set up, meaning the system doesn't know how to move water correctly.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Interface Software Key

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16

Your boiler has stopped working because the fan is not communicating correctly with the main control board, preventing the system from clearing waste gases safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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20

Your boiler thinks it sees a flame even though it hasn't actually started the ignition process yet.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation probe
  • Flame sensing electrode
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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23

The boiler has detected that a temperature sensor is not reading correctly, which usually means the system cannot accurately monitor the water returning to the unit.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Return Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness

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24

One of the buttons on your boiler's control panel has become stuck or is being continuously pressed, preventing the system from working correctly.

Medium DIY-safe £0-180

What to check first

  1. Gently press and release all buttons on the control panel to see if one feels stuck.
  2. Wipe the display panel with a dry, soft cloth to ensure no debris is jamming the buttons.
  3. Restart the boiler by turning the power off and back on at the wall switch.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control panel interface
  • Main PCB

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27

Your boiler is struggling to pump water around your heating system effectively, which means it has stopped working to prevent itself from overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

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29

Your boiler has identified an issue with the sensor that monitors exhaust gases, and it has shut down for safety to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-190

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Thermistor (NTC sensor)
  • Sensor wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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31

Your boiler has lost its connection with the thermostat or room control panel, so it does not know when to turn the heating on or off.

Medium DIY-safe £80-180

What to check first

  1. Check the batteries in your wireless room thermostat and replace them if they are flat.
  2. Ensure your thermostat is within range of the boiler and has not been moved behind a large metal object.
  3. Turn the boiler off at the fused spur for 60 seconds and then turn it back on to reset the communication link.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wireless receiver unit
  • Room thermostat
  • Main PCB

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36

Your boiler has lost the digital connection between its main control board and its internal components, meaning it cannot talk to itself to safely start up.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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37

Your boiler is struggling because it is not receiving the correct amount of electrical power from your home's mains supply.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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38

Your boiler has attempted to light the gas flame but failed, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent gas from escaping.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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43

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect a flame, meaning it is currently unable to safely heat your home or provide hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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44

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it manages its internal gas supply and has safely shut down to prevent potential damage or unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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45

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water properly, causing the system to overheat because the heat isn't being moved away from the unit fast enough.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

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46

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot or that an external safety device has tripped, so it has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • System sensor

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47

Your boiler is deliberately limiting its heating power because it has detected a mismatch between the water flow and the amount of heat being generated.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • PCB

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48

Your boiler is struggling to detect the flow of water through the system, which means it cannot safely heat your water or radiators.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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49

Your boiler has detected that the water returning to it is too hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

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51

Your boiler has lost its wireless connection to your room thermostat, meaning it no longer knows when to turn your heating on or off.

Medium DIY-safe £100-200

What to check first

  1. Check that your wireless thermostat has fresh, working batteries.
  2. Ensure the wireless receiver box (usually wired near the boiler) has a power light showing.
  3. Attempt to re-pair the thermostat to the receiver by following the specific reset/sync instructions in your thermostat manual.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wireless receiver unit
  • Thermostat unit
  • PCB (if communication port is faulty)

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60

Your boiler has detected that the internal pump, which moves water around your heating system, is stuck or struggling to rotate.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
61

Your boiler has detected air trapped inside the pump, which is preventing water from circulating correctly and causing the system to stop working.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and top it up to 1.5 bar if it is below 1.0 bar.
  2. Locate the manual air bleed screw on the center of the pump if accessible.
  3. Carefully loosen the screw slightly to let trapped air escape until water drips out, then tighten it back securely.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Automatic air vent
  • Central heating pump

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70

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water circulating through your heating system, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

75

Your boiler is struggling to accurately monitor the temperature of the water circulating through your heating system, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

76

Your boiler is struggling because its temperature sensors are reporting conflicting information, making the system unsure how much heat it actually needs to produce.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

98

Your boiler's computer system has detected multiple internal software errors and has locked itself down to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control board

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