Baxi High Pressure Fault Fault Code
Also written as HIGHPRESSUREFAULT — same fault.
The Baxi High Pressure Fault fault code means: your boiler has too much water inside, which has triggered a safety valve to release the extra pressure to prevent damage.. It appears on 1 Baxi model in our database.
Technical description: A pressure of 3 bar or greater indicates a fault. The safety pressure relief valve will operate.
DIY fix possible
Check that the filling loop taps are fully closed and not leakingBleed water from a radiator using a bleed key to reduce the system pressureMonitor the pressure gauge to ensure it stays between 1 and 1.5 barIf pressure continues to rise on its own, call a Gas Safe engineer
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Baxi High Pressure Fault 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