5 02 Emergency

Ariston 5 02 Fault Code

Also written as 502 — same fault.

The Ariston 5 02 fault code means: your boiler has detected a flame signal when it is not supposed to be running, which indicates a potential safety issue with the internal electronics or gas controls.. It appears on 14 Ariston models in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Flame detected with gas valve closed
Typical repair cost £150-300 (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 5 02 fault code

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Source

Ariston 5 02 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