Baxi EcoBlue Plus Combi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24-33 kW 2004-2007 Discontinued
GC Number 41-075-14

Replaced by: Baxi 800

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Versions & GC numbers

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GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-075-14 Combi 133 HE Plus 2004–2007
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Fault codes

All 28 documented codes

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LED / flash-pattern codes
1 red flash

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot or that water isn't moving through the system correctly, causing it to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open
  2. Ensure your system water pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gauge
  3. Reset the boiler by turning the selector switch to 'R' for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor)
  • Circulating Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat

Related codes

Full explanation for 1 red flash
2 red flashes

Your boiler has become too hot and has shut itself down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open and not turned to zero.
  2. Ensure your system water pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gauge.
  3. Turn the selector switch to the reset position for five seconds and then back to 'onn'.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulating Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Flushing)

Related codes

Full explanation for 2 red flashes
3 green flashes

Your boiler has briefly lost its flame and is trying to restart itself, which is often a temporary glitch that might resolve without any action.

Low DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Monitor the boiler for several minutes to see if it resets automatically
  2. Check if other gas appliances in the home are working correctly
  3. Press the reset button if the boiler fails to restart after three attempts
  4. Ensure the condensate pipe has not frozen if the weather is extremely cold

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

Related codes

Full explanation for 3 green flashes
3 red flashes

Your boiler has tried to light itself several times but cannot establish a flame, meaning you will have no heating or hot water until it is reset or repaired.

High DIY-safe £120-280

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working to ensure gas is reaching the property
  2. Check that your gas meter has credit if you use a pre-payment system
  3. Press and hold the reset button for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Flame Sensing Lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full explanation for 3 red flashes
4 green flashes

Your boiler is having a temporary 'handshake' issue between its internal electronic brains, but it should fix itself automatically.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Wait for the boiler to self-reset as this is often a temporary glitch
  2. If the flashing continues, turn the selector switch to 'Reset' for five seconds
  3. Monitor the boiler to see if the green flashes return

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (usually self-correcting)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Full explanation for 4 green flashes
4 red flashes

Your boiler's fan is not spinning or communicating correctly with the system, preventing the boiler from starting safely.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
Full explanation for 4 red flashes
5 green flashes

Your boiler has experienced a brief digital hiccup or settings error and is attempting to fix itself automatically.

Low DIY-safe £0-350

What to check first

  1. Wait for the boiler to complete its automatic self-reset process
  2. Monitor the display to see if the flashing stops naturally
  3. If the flashing continues for more than 10 minutes, try turning the boiler off and back on at the fused spur switch

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (Software reset)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Full explanation for 5 green flashes
5 red flashes

Your boiler's internal memory chip has developed a communication fault, meaning the control board can no longer read its essential settings.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Parameter Storage Unit (PSU)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full explanation for 5 red flashes
6 green flashes

Your boiler has encountered a minor glitch and is attempting to restart itself automatically without you needing to do anything.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Wait up to 15 minutes for the boiler to complete its self-reset process
  2. Ensure the boiler's electrical supply is stable and not fluctuating
  3. Turn the selector switch to 'Reset' and back to 'On' if the light continues to flash

Parts commonly replaced

  • No parts usually required
  • Control PCB
Full explanation for 6 green flashes
6 red flashes

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or unexpected component fault and has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Turn the selector switch to the 'Reset' position and hold for 5 seconds.
  2. Release the switch and wait for the boiler to attempt to restart.
  3. Ensure your gas supply is active and your credit meter (if applicable) has funds.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Gas Valve
Full explanation for 6 red flashes
Digital codes
20

Your boiler has lost its ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water used to heat your radiators.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating NTC Thermistor
  • Connecting wiring harness

Related codes

Full explanation for 20
28

Your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the exhaust gases, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness

Related codes

Full explanation for 28
40

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water coming back from your radiators, preventing it from heating your home properly.

High Engineer only £100-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

Related codes

Full explanation for 40
109

Your boiler is struggling to move water around the system, which is causing it to overheat and shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £150-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  2. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open
  3. Bleed all radiators to remove trapped air pockets
  4. Reset the boiler using the selector switch

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Descaling)
  • Flow/Return Thermistors

Related codes

Full explanation for 109
110

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • NTC thermistor
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

Full explanation for 110
111

Your boiler has detected that it is getting dangerously hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

Full explanation for 111
117

Your boiler has too much water in the system, which puts extra stress on the internal parts and may cause it to shut down for safety.

Medium DIY-safe £80-160

What to check first

  1. Check that the filling loop taps are tightly closed
  2. Bleed water from a radiator using a bleed key to lower the pressure
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge until it returns to the green zone (usually 1.2 to 1.5 bar)
  4. Press the reset button to clear the fault code

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop valve
  • Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

Full explanation for 117
118

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely, causing it to shut down temporarily.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath your boiler.
  2. Slowly open the one or two taps/valves on the filling loop until you hear water entering the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge until it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then close the taps fully.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop valves
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

Full explanation for 118
125

Your boiler has detected that water isn't moving through the system properly, which is causing it to overheat and shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £150-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves under the boiler are fully open
  3. Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air pockets

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Pump Lead
  • Main Heat Exchanger

Related codes

Full explanation for 125
128

Your boiler started to heat up but the flame went out unexpectedly while it was running.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas pre-pay meter has credit
  2. Ensure other gas appliances in your home are working to confirm gas supply
  3. Press the 'Reset' button for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

Related codes

Full explanation for 128
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130

Your boiler has sensed that the exhaust gases are getting too hot and has shut down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC Thermistor
  • Heat Exchanger (cleaning or replacement)
  • Main PCB

Related codes

Full explanation for 130
133

Your boiler has tried to ignite but failed to stay alight, which is often caused by a lack of gas supply or a blocked condensation pipe.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas supply is turned on and you have credit on your meter.
  2. During freezing weather, check if your external white plastic condensate pipe is frozen and thaw it with warm water.
  3. Press the Reset button for five seconds.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full explanation for 133
151

Your boiler has failed to light the gas burner after several attempts, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas emergency control valve is in the 'on' position.
  2. Verify that other gas appliances in your home, such as a hob, are receiving gas.
  3. If you have a pre-pay gas meter, ensure you have sufficient credit.
  4. Hold the reset button for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Spark generator
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

Full explanation for 151
160

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.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
Full explanation for 160
162

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it clears exhaust gases or brings in fresh air, preventing it from firing up for safety.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Venturi tube
  • Fan
Full explanation for 162
321

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of your hot water, which means it cannot heat it safely or accurately.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

Related codes

Full explanation for 321
384

Your boiler thinks it sees a flame even though it hasn't stayed ignited, which acts as a safety lockout to prevent issues.

High Engineer only £120-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • Ignition Lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Full explanation for 384
E118

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure in the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with small valves) underneath the boiler.
  2. Slowly open both taps/levers until you hear water entering the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge and close both valves firmly when the needle reaches 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

Full explanation for E118
Status & diagnostic codes

1 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

1 green flash Status Your boiler has reached the correct temperature and is simply taking a natural rest; it is working exactly as it should.