High Lockout
E163 on Baxi 600 Combi (range)

Your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors hot water temperature, meaning you likely have no hot water or the temperature is inconsistent.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Domestic hot water (DHW) negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermostat sensor fault (s.c.) or DHW NTC sensor fault (o.c.).

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the sensor responsible for measuring the temperature of your hot water fails or sends an unreadable signal to the main control board. The most common reason is that the internal components of the sensor have worn out over time, or the electrical connection between the sensor and the boiler has become damaged or loose.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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