2 0 5 Medium

Ariston 2 0 5 Fault Code

Also written as 205 — same fault.

The Ariston 2 0 5 fault code means: your boiler is having difficulty communicating with an optional bolt-on solar heating component and is reporting a connection error for that sensor.. It appears on 1 Ariston model in our database.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: Open circuit acm integration probe (Optional solar kit)
Typical repair cost £120-200 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Ariston models that show the 2 0 5 fault code

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Source

Ariston 2 0 5 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ariston service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026