Baxi 816 Heat Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 2020-present
GC Number 41-470-77
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This boiler uses LED flash patterns

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1 flash green

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is getting too hot, too quickly, or is unable to circulate properly, so it has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Pump
  • Plate Heat Exchanger
  • Diverter Valve

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1 flash red

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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2 flashes green

Your boiler has received a signal from an external control, such as a smart thermostat or a safety device, telling it to turn off.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • External programmer
  • Smart thermostat
  • Wiring link

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2 flashes red

Your boiler has detected that it is running much too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Over-temperature thermostat
  • Central heating pump
  • PCB
  • Heat exchanger

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3 flashes green

Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and it cannot get it to stay lit.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve

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3 flashes red

Your boiler is failing to light or stay lit, which means it has stopped producing heat and hot water as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe
  • PCB

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4 flashes green

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to communicate with its own parts, meaning it has safely shut down until it can 'talk' to itself properly again.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Interface cable

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4 flashes red

Your boiler is unable to safely move air through its system, so it has shut down to prevent any risk of incomplete combustion.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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5 flashes green

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a software or communication error and has stopped working to prevent any potential damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Unit

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5 flashes red

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a memory error or a communication issue with its control system, preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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6 flashes green

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error within its main control system that is preventing it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Combustion Control Unit

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6 flashes red

Your boiler has detected a general internal fault that is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Gas valve

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