Ariston Egis 24 MFFI Fault codes & diagnostics

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

CombiSystem Natural Gas 24 kW 2005-2010 Discontinued
GC Number 41-116-14

Replaced by: Egis Plus

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05

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the pump is getting too cold and has temporarily locked out to prevent the system from freezing.

Medium DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Ensure your heating is switched on so the boiler can run the pump and warm the system.
  2. Check that external condensate pipes or exposed pipes are not frozen.
  3. Reset the boiler using the reset button to see if normal operation resumes.

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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06

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the internal temperature has dropped too low to prevent freezing.

Medium DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check if your heating is turned off at the programmer or thermostat and turn it on.
  2. Ensure the external condensate pipe is not frozen outside.
  3. Reset the boiler once the surrounding area or pipework has warmed up.

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB

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A 01

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump
  • PCB

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A 03

Your boiler is trying to start up, but it cannot detect a flame to keep it running.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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A 36

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust pipe is getting too hot, so it has safely shut down to prevent damage.

Emergency Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue limit thermostat
  • NTC thermistor
  • Main printed circuit board

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A 37

Your boiler's main control computer is failing to communicate properly, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
A 39

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic control board error, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent unpredictable operation.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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A 40

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic failure on its main control board, which stops it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £200-£400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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A 41

Your boiler has detected an issue with the ventilation system that clears exhaust gases, so it has safely stopped working to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Main circuit board

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A03

Your boiler has failed to light because it cannot detect a flame after several attempts, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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E 02

Your boiler has shut down because the water inside isn't flowing properly to carry away the heat.

High DIY-safe £100-£250

What to check first

  1. Check the boiler pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  2. Top up the system pressure using the filling loop if it is too low.
  3. Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air, then recheck the pressure.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pump
  • Automatic air vent
  • Pressure relief valve

Related codes

E 04

Your boiler has tried to start up, but it cannot detect a flame to keep it running safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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E 05

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is getting too cold and has switched on its internal pump to keep the water moving and prevent freezing.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Ensure power to the boiler remains switched on
  2. Check that the gas supply is active
  3. Ensure the system pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  4. Keep internal doors open if the boiler is in a particularly cold area like a garage

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Main PCB

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E 06

Your boiler has detected that the internal temperature is dropping dangerously low and has attempted to fire up to protect itself from freezing.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • PCB
  • Pump

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E 07

Your boiler has detected that hot water isn't moving through your heating pipes properly, so it has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Flow switch
  • Diverter valve

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E 08

Your boiler has detected that the water level inside the heating system is too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop, which is usually a silver braided hose under the boiler connected to two valves.
  2. Slowly open the valves to allow mains water into your heating system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until it reaches the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  4. Close both valves tightly and restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

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E 11

Your boiler is failing to detect that water is circulating, which prevents it from safely igniting for your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow switch/sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 12

Your boiler is struggling to detect the flow of water because of a faulty electronic sensor, which will prevent your heating and hot water from working correctly.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Flow Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 13

Your boiler has lost the signal from a temperature sensor that monitors the water returning to the system, meaning the unit cannot safely regulate its heat output.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 14

Your boiler's temperature sensing probe has likely developed a fault, causing the system to misread the water temperature and shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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E 15

Your boiler is temporarily ignoring the weather sensor outside, but it should still continue to keep your home warm using its internal controls.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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E 16

Your boiler has detected a minor communication issue with the optional weather sensor outside your home, though your heating and hot water should generally continue to function.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 18

Your boiler is struggling because the gas flame is jumping away from the burner, which indicates an issue with the air supply or gas pressure balance.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensor
  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue assembly

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E 20

Your boiler has detected that a flame is present even though it has commanded the gas supply to shut off, which indicates a serious safety monitoring fault.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification probe

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E 22

Your boiler is failing to detect the airflow needed for safe operation, so it has shut down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
  • Flue fan

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E 23

Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is not spinning fast enough to remove combustion gases safely, so it has shut down to prevent a hazard.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • PCB

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E 25

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water being stored or prepared, which is preventing it from heating your home or taps correctly.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 26

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water being stored for your taps, causing it to stop heating water to prevent a potential malfunction.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 27

Your boiler has detected an issue with the hot water storage tank or its internal temperature readings, leading it to display a safety warning.

Medium Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor
  • Tank sensor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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E 29

Your boiler's internal thermometer is currently disconnected or failing, so it cannot accurately read the temperature of your home.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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E 30

Your boiler is struggling to read the temperature correctly because a small sensor that tells it how hot the room is has developed a faulty electrical connection.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • External temperature sensor
  • PCB
E 33

Your boiler has stopped heating your home or water because it is not receiving a signal from your underfloor heating temperature sensor.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom
  • PCB

Related codes

E 34

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an issue with the safety sensor attached to the exhaust flue.

High Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E 35

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an issue with the electrical sensor on the flue pipe that expels gases outside.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E 36

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust pipe leading outside is getting dangerously hot, so it has safely shut down to prevent damage.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • NTC thermistor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

E 37

Your boiler's electronic brain is unable to send signals to the system components, causing the boiler to stop working completely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
E 38

Your boiler has temporarily locked itself for safety because the reset button has been pressed too many times in a short period.

Medium DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Switch off the boiler power supply at the fused spur or mains switch.
  2. Wait for at least 15 to 20 minutes to allow the safety lockout timer to reset.
  3. Switch the power back on and let the boiler attempt normal operation without repeatedly pressing the reset button.

Related codes

E02

Your boiler has shut down because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop valves underneath your boiler.
  2. Open the valves gently to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valves firmly and press the reset button on your boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor/switch

Related codes

E04

Your boiler is trying to start up, but it cannot detect that the flame has successfully lit.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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