Ariston Micro Combi 27 MFFI Fault codes & diagnostics

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

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A09

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating correctly through the system, so it has safely shut down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Pressure Switch
  • System Filter
A10

Your boiler is having trouble controlling the size of its internal flame, which means it cannot safely heat your water or home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

A11

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases out through the flue, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent fumes from building up.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan assembly
  • Venture pipe

Related codes

A12

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature has risen too high and has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety thermostat
  • NTC thermistor sensor
  • Circulation pump

Related codes

A13

Your boiler is failing to register a signal from the wall-mounted thermostat that tells it when to turn the heating on.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Wiring harness
Boiler Shutdown

Your boiler has detected an internal safety issue and has shut itself down to prevent any damage or danger, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
Insufficient water pressure

Your boiler has stopped because the water pressure inside your heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a small silver braided hose with one or two valves underneath the boiler.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valves tightly to stop the flow and ensure the loop is disconnected if it is a detachable type.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor
L.E.D. H (Yellow)

Your boiler has detected an issue with venting away waste gases safely and has automatically shut itself down to protect your home.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi
  • Flue seals
L.E.D. I

Your boiler is trying to start up but cannot successfully light the internal flame to provide heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
L.E.D. I (Red)

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because it has become dangerously hot.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve
Pressure gauge D < 0.5 bar

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water level inside your heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose connecting two pipes beneath the boiler.
  2. Open the small valve(s) on the hose until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler rises to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valve(s) tightly to stop the flow of water and ensure the pressure remains steady.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
Pump not running

Your boiler is failing to circulate water because the internal pump has seized or stopped working, meaning you will currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Pump
  • Pump Capacitor
  • Main Printed Circuit Board
Red L.E.D. I

Your boiler has stopped working because it couldn't light the flame needed to heat your water or home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Red L.E.D. I (Overheat)

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because it has detected that the water inside is running much hotter than it should be.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve
  • NTC Thermistor
  • Heat Exchanger
Yellow L.E.D. H

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it is struggling to safely push waste gases out of your home.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
  • Flue assembly