Ariston Challenger 80E Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW 1997-2002 Discontinued

Replaced by: CLAS HE

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1 01

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage to its internal parts.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Circulation pump

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1 03

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing through the system correctly, which is preventing it from heating your home properly.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves throughout your home are fully open.
  2. Inspect the boiler pressure gauge and top it up to 1.5 bar using the filling loop if it is below 1.
  3. Reset the boiler using the reset button on the control panel.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pressure sensor
  • Diverter valve

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1 04

Your boiler is struggling to pump water around your heating system, which is keeping it from warming up your radiators or taps.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

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1 09

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is dangerously high, which can cause internal leaks or safety valve discharge.

High DIY-safe £90-160

What to check first

  1. Check that the filling loop valves are fully closed
  2. Bleed water from a radiator using a bleed key to reduce pressure
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge to ensure it returns to between 1 and 1.5 bar
  4. Reset the boiler once the pressure is stabilised

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Filling loop

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1 10

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of the water circulating through your radiators, so it has turned itself off as a precaution.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating (CH) flow temperature sensor/NTC probe
  • Wiring harness

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1 16

Your boiler has detected that the external temperature safety switch, often connected to underfloor heating, has cut the connection to the system.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Floor thermostat
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB
1 18

Your boiler is struggling to accurately monitor the temperature of the water circulating through your radiators, so it has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating flow NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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3 06

Your boiler's electronic command center is experiencing a communication error and is unable to operate correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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4 12

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the temperature sensor for your secondary heating zone, meaning it doesn't know how warm that specific part of your home is.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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6 10

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

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Heat exchanger
6 12

Your boiler is struggling to push air through its internal system effectively, preventing it from safely lighting the flame.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • PCB
7 12

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the temperature sensor for your secondary heating area, which may cause that part of the home to struggle to heat up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC return sensor
  • Wiring harness

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