Ariston A 02 Fault Code
Also written as A02 — same fault.
The Ariston A 02 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.. It appears on 3 Ariston models in our database.
Technical description: check the pressure gauge to see if the water pressure in the appliance is 1 bar
DIY fix possible
Locate the filling loop, which is usually a flexible metal hose underneath the boiler.Open the valves on the filling loop to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1 and 1.5 bar.Close both valves tightly to stop the flow and check that the error code has cleared.
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Source
Ariston A 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 27 April 2026