Ariston Egis Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW 2006-2012 Discontinued

Replaced by: Egis Plus

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All 31 documented codes

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1 01

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Temperature sensor

Related codes

1 03

Your boiler has detected that the water is not flowing through your heating system correctly, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open.
  2. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar, topping up via the filling loop if necessary.
  3. Check if your heating system pump is running or feels warm to the touch.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • System filter

Related codes

1 04

Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system, likely because the internal pump is blocked or the system pressure is too low.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

1 05

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing properly around your heating system, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check that all your radiator valves are fully open.
  2. Inspect your pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  3. If the pressure is below 1 bar, use the filling loop to top it up to the correct level.
  4. Restart the boiler to see if the error clears.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve
  • Flow sensor

Related codes

1 06

Your boiler is struggling to push water through your heating system because the flow is blocked or restricted.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

1 07

Your boiler is struggling to pump water around your heating system, usually because there is trapped air or a blockage preventing it from flowing correctly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

1 08

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is too low, which prevents it from operating safely.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose with one or two manual taps underneath the boiler.
  2. Open the tap(s) slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front panel reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the tap(s) firmly and ensure no water is leaking from the connection.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

1 09

Your boiler's internal water pressure has climbed too high and the system is safely shutting down to prevent potential leaks or damage.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

1 10

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure its own internal water temperature because the sensor responsible for this task is failing or its connection has been interrupted.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Central Heating Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

1 12

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot correctly read the temperature of the water returning to it from your radiators.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness / sensor connection

Related codes

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1 14

Your boiler is struggling to read the temperature from the outside sensor, which might cause it to heat your home less efficiently.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
1 16

Your boiler has stopped heating because the external temperature safety switch or room thermostat is telling the system to stay off.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • External sensor
  • PCB
1 P1

Your boiler is struggling to move water around your heating system effectively, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check your radiator valves to ensure they are fully open
  2. Check the central heating system pressure gauge and top up to 1.5 bar if low (using the filling loop)
  3. Turn the boiler off and on again at the power switch to clear the temporary error

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

1 P2

Your boiler is struggling to move water through your radiators or pipes quickly enough, which is preventing it from heating your home properly.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check all radiator valves in your home are fully open
  2. Check your boiler pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  3. Bleed any trapped air from your radiators using a radiator key

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Central heating filter
  • Flow sensor

Related codes

1 P3

Your boiler is struggling to move water around your heating system effectively, so it has turned itself off to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

2 05

Your boiler's optional solar water heating sensor is disconnected or faulty, which may prevent your hot water from heating up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar DHW probe
  • Wiring harness
3 01

Your boiler's computer memory has encountered a data error, which is preventing the system from starting up or operating correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

3 02

Your boiler's internal computer has lost its ability to talk to the control panel, meaning it cannot receive commands to heat your water or home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Interface display

Related codes

3 03

Your boiler's electronic control system has encountered an internal communication error and is unable to operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

Related codes

3 04

Your boiler has been manually reset too many times in a short period, so it has locked itself out as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

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3 05

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing a communication fault, which means the system cannot safely regulate your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

3 06

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing a critical internal communication failure and cannot operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

3 07

Your boiler's electronic control system is experiencing a major internal communication error that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

5 01

Your boiler has failed to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

5 02

Your boiler has detected a flame when it shouldn't have, which indicates a potential safety issue with the internal gas control system.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Flame detection electrode

Related codes

5 04

Your boiler is struggling to keep the flame lit correctly, meaning it will likely shut down for safety reasons to prevent incomplete combustion.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Burner assembly

Related codes

5 P1

Your boiler has tried to start up but failed to ignite the flame, so it has stopped trying to prevent the buildup of unburned gas.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

5 P2

Your boiler has tried and failed to light the flame twice, meaning it cannot provide heating or hot water until the issue is fixed.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition transformer

Related codes

5 P3

Your boiler has detected that the flame inside has gone out unexpectedly while it was running, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas buildup.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame detection electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

Related codes

6 10

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is getting dangerously hot and has shut down to prevent damage or safety risks.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

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6 12

Your boiler's fan is not spinning fast enough to clear waste gases safely, so the system has shut down to prevent any risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan unit
  • PCB
  • Venturi
  • Pressure switch