Ariston Genus Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 23-30 kW 1998-2007 Discontinued
GC Number 47-116-13

Replaced by: Genus Premium

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3 Emergency 11 High 3 Medium

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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
47-116-13 Genus 30 MFFI 1999–2007

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 17 documented codes

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A

Your boiler has detected a problem with its ventilation system or flue, meaning it cannot safely push waste gases outside.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • PCB

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A01

Your boiler is trying to start but cannot get the flame lit, so it has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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A03

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating and has shut itself down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Heat exchanger

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A07

Your boiler is repeatedly struggling to keep its internal flame lit, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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b

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot safely confirm that exhaust gases are clearing properly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue assembly
  • PCB

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C

Your boiler has detected an issue with the reset button, meaning it cannot properly process manual resets to clear previous errors.

Medium Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control panel PCB
  • Reset button assembly
d

Your boiler is struggling to detect the flow of water through the system, which typically means you will have no hot water or heating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow switch
  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E

Your boiler is failing to detect the burner flame, which stops it from working to keep your home warm and safe.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame electrode/sensor
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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E01

Your boiler has tried to start up several times but has failed to light the flame.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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E02

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases effectively, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk of fumes entering your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan assembly
  • Venturi tube

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E02 071

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases due to a sensor fault or exterior blockage, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi tube
E02 078

Your boiler is failing to ignite the main burner, which means it cannot produce the flame required to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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E03

Your boiler is struggling to clear air or smoke properly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi
F

Your boiler has automatically shut down because it detected dangerously high internal temperatures.

Emergency Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • PCB
  • Circulating pump

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G

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the safe clearance of exhaust gases.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas sensor
  • Wiring harness

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I

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

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heating NTC thermistor
  • Central heating temperature sensor

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m

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of your hot water, which usually means it will stop heating water properly.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor
  • Domestic hot water temperature sensor

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