Baxi Solo 2 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 9-41 kW 1994-2005 Discontinued

Replaced by: Solo 3

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 →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
1 Emergency 10 High

All 11 documented codes

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Lights: Flash, Flash, On

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal fan or the air flow required for safe operation, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan motor
  • Air pressure switch
  • Main circuit board (PCB)
Lights: Flash, Off, Flash

Your boiler is not receiving enough electrical power to operate properly, likely due to a fault in your home's wiring or a power supply issue.

High Engineer only £90-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • External controls/thermostat wiring
  • Transformer
Lights: Flash, Off, On

Your boiler has likely stopped working because it has exceeded a safe temperature limit and triggered a safety shut-down.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Locate the overheat reset button under the bottom casing of the boiler
  2. Press the reset button firmly
  3. Check that your radiator valves are open and that the pump is running

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Temperature Sensor (NTC)
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

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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

Parts commonly replaced

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

Your boiler has detected that the electrical wiring coming into the unit is connected backwards, which is a safety risk and prevents it from starting.

Emergency Engineer only £80-130

Parts commonly replaced

  • External wiring connections
  • Fused spur unit
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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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

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 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

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