Ariston ACO 32 MFFI Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Gas 2004 onwards Discontinued
GC Number 47-116-35
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3 Emergency 18 High 1 Medium 2 Low

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
47-116-35 ACO 32 MFFI 2004–2007

Appliance names and production years are taken from the UK Product Characteristics Database (the SAP/SEDBUK register). Where a GC number is also printed in this model's own manufacturer manual, both sources were checked to agree.

All 24 documented codes

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A01

Your boiler has stopped working because it tried to light three times but failed to detect a flame.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

A02

Your boiler has stopped working because it has sensed that there is not enough water or water flow inside the heating system.

High DIY-safe £80-£180

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop under your boiler or near the pipework.
  2. Open the valves gradually to top up the system pressure until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the filling loop valves tightly and reset the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Automatic air vent
  • Pressure switch

Related codes

A03

Your boiler has automatically shut down because the water inside it has become dangerously overheated.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • NTC thermistor (temperature sensor)
  • PCB

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A07

Your boiler is struggling to stay lit and has failed to maintain a flame multiple times, causing it to lock itself out for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensor
A33

Your boiler's internal mechanism for clearing waste gases is not working correctly, which forces the boiler to shut down for your safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Wiring harness / PCB
A97

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or electronic monitoring error and has safely shut down to prevent potential risks.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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A98

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic communication failure, meaning the safety systems cannot properly monitor its operation.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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A99

Your boiler's computer is experiencing a communication error or internal glitch, preventing it from operating reliably.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
E04

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the temperature of your hot water, meaning it cannot safely heat the water for your taps.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E05

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure your hot water temperature accurately, which means it will stop heating your taps and shower.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor
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E06

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has lost the signal from the sensor that measures how hot the water is getting.

High Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor (flow temperature sensor)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E07

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because a sensor that measures the temperature of the water leaving the boiler is sending an incorrect reading.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

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E08

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot properly read the temperature of the water returning from your radiators.

High Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E09

Your boiler has detected an internal temperature sensor issue, which has safely stopped the heating from working to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor / NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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E10

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an issue with the sensor connected to your underfloor heating system.

High Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Underfloor heating temperature probe
  • Wiring harness

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E20

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 £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB
  • Flame detection electrode

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E30

Your boiler has lost connection to its outdoor temperature sensor, but it should still continue to keep your home warm using its backup settings.

Low Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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E31

Your boiler is receiving an incorrect temperature reading because of a wiring issue with the outside weather sensor, but your heating and hot water should usually still work normally.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Sensor wiring

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E33

Your boiler's internal extraction fan is running when it shouldn't be, which is a safety lockout to prevent the appliance from operating incorrectly.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Fan assembly

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E34

Your boiler is trying to start its internal fan, but a safety switch is not detecting the airflow needed to let the ignition safely proceed.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Pressure switch silicone tubes

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E80

Your boiler has lost communication with the wall-mounted room thermostat, meaning it cannot properly read your home's temperature.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Clima Manager Remote Control
  • Wiring harness

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E94

Your boiler has detected an internal issue with its main electronic brain, causing it to safely shut down.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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E95

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E99

Your boiler's main computer control panel is experiencing a general communication error, causing the entire system to stop working.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness