Baxi Solo 2 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 9-41 kW 2010-2015 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-075-6541-075-6641-075-6741-075-6841-075-69

Replaced by: Solo 3

Download the Baxi Solo 2 manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

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 21 High

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-075-65 Solo 12 HE A 2010–2015
41-075-66 Solo 15 HE A 2010–2015
41-075-67 Solo 18 HE A 2010–2015
41-075-68 Solo 24 HE A 2010–2015
41-075-69 Solo 30 HE A 2010–2015

All 22 documented 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

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Box
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 trying to heat up without enough water flowing through it, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £100-£280

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
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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)
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

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

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

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

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
Lights: On Off On

Your boiler has tried to light several times but failed, so it has locked itself out for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas supply is turned on at the meter
  2. Check if other gas appliances (like a hob) are working
  3. Press the reset button or turn the control knob to '0' for ten seconds then back to 'On'

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB (Control board)
Lights: On On On

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical communication error, likely caused by a loose wire or a fault with the main control board.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring Harness
  • Main PCB
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OVERHEAT LOCKOUT

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

High DIY-safe £100-280

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

Parts commonly replaced

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