Ariston Bravo 24 MFFI Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW 1998-2005 Discontinued

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06

Your boiler has automatically turned itself on because it detects freezing temperatures and is heating up briefly to protect its internal pipes from frost damage.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • PCB
A01

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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A03

Your boiler has tried multiple times to start but failed to produce a flame, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas buildup.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board

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A36

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases leaving the unit are dangerously hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • PCB
A37

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing an internal error, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
A39

Your boiler's main control computer is malfunctioning, which means the system cannot safely regulate its operations.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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A40

Your boiler's main control unit has identified an internal electronic error and is preventing the system from starting to ensure your safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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A41

Your boiler's air extraction system is not operating correctly, which prevents the unit from starting safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • PCB
  • Air pressure switch

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E02

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with one or two valves underneath the boiler).
  2. Slowly open the valve(s) to allow mains water into the system while watching the pressure gauge.
  3. Stop filling once the needle reaches the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then ensure the valves are fully closed.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

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E04

Your boiler is failing to ignite the flame needed to heat your water and radiators, despite a few automatic attempts to start.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

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

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E05

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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E06

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature is too low and has activated its internal safety mechanism to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • PCB control board

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E07

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot move the hot water around your system effectively.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Flow sensor

Related codes

E08

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 (a silver braided hose) underneath the boiler
  2. Open the valves on the filling loop to allow cold mains water to enter the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  3. Close the valves firmly and check for any visible leaks on your radiators

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor/transducer
  • Pressure relief valve
E11

Your boiler is failing to detect that water is moving through the system, meaning it won't start up to provide you with heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow switch
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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E12

Your boiler has detected an electrical connection issue with the sensor that tracks water movement, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E13

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the unit, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E14

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that measures the water temperature as it returns to the unit is sending an incorrect or broken signal, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Return Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E15

Your boiler is struggling to read the outdoor temperature, likely due to a loose wire or a faulty external sensor cable.

Low Engineer only £100-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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E16

Your boiler is receiving an incorrect signal from an optional temperature sensor mounted outside your home, likely due to a damaged wire or a faulty probe.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outdoor temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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E18

Your boiler is having trouble holding a stable flame safely, so it has shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner assembly
  • Electrode assembly

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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 £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

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E22

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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E23

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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E25

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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E26

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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E27

Your boiler is struggling to correctly detect or manage the level or flow of water within its internal storage system, which is preventing it from heating your home properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Flow switch
  • Expansion vessel

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E29

Your boiler is failing to register the room temperature correctly because the wall-mounted thermostat or internal sensor is disconnected.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • PCB
  • Wiring harness

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E30

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
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E33

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

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E34

Your boiler has detected a disconnection in the sensor responsible for monitoring the exhaust gases, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas safety sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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E35

Your boiler has detected that a safety sensor meant to monitor the exhaust gases is not reading correctly, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

Emergency Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue safety sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E36

Your boiler has sensed that the exhaust gases leaving your home are becoming dangerously hot, so it has shut down to prevent any risk to your property.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas over-temperature sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • PCB

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E37

Your boiler's internal computer system is having trouble talking to itself, which prevents it from safely operating your heating and hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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E38

Your boiler has blocked further attempts to restart because the reset button has been pressed too many times in a short period.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

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