Baxi Section H Fault Code
Also written as SECTIONH — same fault.
The Baxi Section H fault code means: your boiler is struggling to light its flame, meaning it cannot heat your water or radiators until the ignition problem is fixed.. It appears on 2 Baxi models in our database.
Technical description: Ignition fault: ignition electrode/lead, spark gap, or igniter assembly
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Source
Baxi Section H 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