BoilerFaultCodesBaxi 160 Fault Code
The Baxi 160 fault code means: your boiler's fan is not spinning at the correct speed, which prevents the system from safely clearing exhaust fumes and starting the ignition process.. It appears on 26 Baxi models in our database.
Technical description: Fan fault
What causes the Baxi 160 fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's control system detects that the fan is either not spinning at all or is rotating at the wrong speed to safely vent exhaust gases. The most common reason is a mechanical failure within the fan motor or a communication break between the electronic control board and the fan assembly.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Gas Safe Register →Baxi models that show the 160 fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- 400 Combi (range) Repair: £250-£450
- 800 Repair: £250-450
- 80e Repair: £200-£350
- Assure Repair: £250-£450
- Bermuda Repair: £250-£450
- Eco Compact Repair: £220-380
- Eco Elite Repair: £220-£450
- EcoBlue Repair: £250-£450
- EcoBlue Advance Repair: £250-£450
- EcoBlue Advance Heat Repair: £250-£450
- EcoBlue Heat Repair: £250-£450
- EP Repair: £250-£450
- Netaheat Repair: £250-450
- Performa Repair: £250-£450
- Profile Repair: £220-450
- Profile Prima Repair: £250-£450
- Statesman Repair: £220-450
- Suprima 100 Repair: £220-£380
- Suprima 115 Repair: £250-£450
- Suprima 30 Repair: £250-450
- Suprima 40 Repair: £250-£450
- Suprima 50 Repair: £250-£450
- Suprima 60 Repair: £250-£450
- Suprima 70 Repair: £200-£350
- Suprima 80 Repair: £220-450
- Titanium Repair: £250-£450
Source
Baxi 160 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Baxi service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026