Baxi Solo 2 70 PF Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 1993-1999 Discontinued
GC Number 41-075-01
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This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

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Lights: Flash On Flash

Your boiler's internal computer brain has developed a fault and can no longer control the heating process safely.

High Engineer only £220-380 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Lights: Flash On On

Your boiler's main internal control board has developed a fault and can no longer send signals to operate the heating safely.

High Engineer only £240-£450 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Box
Lights: Flash, On, Flash

Your boiler has stopped working because of a loose connection or a fault in the internal electrical wiring that links its control parts together.

High Engineer only £120-£210 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Low Voltage Wiring Harness
  • Control PCB
Lights: Flash, On, On

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and is no longer able to control the heating process safely.

High Engineer only £220-£350 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Lights: On Flash Flash

Your boiler has detected that it is trying to heat up without enough water flowing through it, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £100-£280 Shared across the Solo range

What to check first

  1. Check that your external heating system pump is running
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves are fully open
  3. Check that your header tank in the loft has water if you have an open-vented system

Parts commonly replaced

  • External Circulation Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Flow Sensor

Related codes

Lights: On On Flash

Your boiler's internal control board has developed an electrical fault and is no longer able to manage the heating process safely.

High Engineer only £240-380 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
Lights: On, Flash, Flash

Your boiler has detected that it is heating up internally without enough water flowing through it, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-350 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Flow Switch
Lights: On, On, Flash

Your boiler's main internal computer has developed a fault and is no longer able to control the heating process safely.

High Engineer only £220-350 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
FAN LOCKOUT

Your boiler has detected that the fan, which safely clears waste gases away, is not spinning correctly and has shut down the system for safety.

High Engineer only £180-350 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

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

Your boiler has tried to light several times without success and has now shut itself down for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-280 Shared across the Solo range

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances, like a hob, are working to ensure gas is reaching the property
  2. Check that your gas meter has credit and the emerald valve hasn't tripped
  3. Press the manual reset button on the boiler control panel once to attempt a restart

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB
Lights: Off Off Off

Your boiler has no power reaching it, which means the system cannot start up to provide heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £90-250 Shared across the Solo range

What to check first

  1. Check if your main heating programmer or thermostat is turned on and calling for heat
  2. Ensure the boiler's electrical isolation switch (fused spur) is turned on
  3. Check your home's consumer unit (fuse box) to see if a circuit breaker has tripped

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • External Programmer/Timer
  • Internal Glass Fuse
Lights: Off, Off, Off

Your boiler is not receiving the signal from your thermostat or programmer to turn on, meaning it thinks it doesn't need to heat your home.

High DIY-safe £80-200 Shared across the Solo range

What to check first

  1. Check that your room thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperature.
  2. Ensure your central heating programmer or timer is set to 'ON' or 'AUTO'.
  3. Check if any batteries in your wireless thermostat need replacing.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room Thermostat
  • External Programmer/Timer
  • Motorised Zone Valve
OVERHEAT LOCKOUT

Your boiler has shut itself down because it has become too hot to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £100-280 Shared across the Solo range

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate.
  2. Ensure the system pressure is correct if you have a sealed system.
  3. Wait for the boiler to cool down and then press the reset button or turn the control knob to 'O' and back to 'I'.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Flow/Return Thermistor
THERMISTOR

Your boiler has detected that its temperature sensor is not working correctly, which means it cannot tell how hot the water is and has stopped running for safety.

High Engineer only £100-180 Shared across the Solo range

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness
  • Control Board (PCB)