Baxi Solo 3 40 PF Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 11.7 kW 1999-2001 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-075-0441-075-1341-075-17

Replaced by: Baxi Solo 3 HE

Download the Baxi Solo 3 40 PF manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses indicator light combinations

Note which lights are on, off, or flashing and at what speed. Match the combination to the cards below. Do not reset until you have noted the pattern. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
2 Emergency 11 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
41-075-04 Solo PF 3 30 1999–2001

Appliance names and production years are taken from the UK Product Characteristics Database (the SAP/SEDBUK register). Where a GC number is also printed in this model's own manufacturer manual, both sources were checked to agree.

All 13 documented codes

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Indicator light inside box lit

Your boiler has detected that the electrical wiring coming into the unit is connected the wrong way around, which is a safety risk.

Emergency Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • External wiring connection
  • Control PCB
Lights: Flash Flash On

Your boiler has detected that the fan, which safely clears waste gases, is not spinning correctly or has become jammed.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi tube
Lights: Flash Off Flash

Your boiler is not receiving enough electrical power from your home's mains supply to operate safely.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • External Voltage Stabiliser
Lights: Flash Off On

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has gotten too hot, which is a safety mechanism to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open
  2. Ensure your system pressure is at the correct level (usually 1.0 to 1.5 bar)
  3. Locate the reset button on the bottom of the boiler and press it once to restart

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Thermistor
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 the system from starting.

Emergency Engineer only £80-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • External wiring connections
  • Fused spur
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB) if damaged by polarity
Overheat indicator light

Your boiler has detected that it got too hot or lost power, so it has automatically turned itself off to stay safe and needs to be reset.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Turn the boiler settings dial to the 'Reset' position (or press the reset button if applicable).
  2. Wait for the boiler to cycle through its ignition sequence.
  3. If the light stays on, check if your heating system has enough water pressure or if a radiator valve is stuck closed.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Burner On light off

Your boiler is likely shutting down because it has reached its maximum safe temperature or has a fault within its internal control board.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Potentiometer
  • Temperature Sensor
Lights: On Off On

Your boiler has failed to light after several attempts and has locked itself for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas pre-payment meter (if you have one) has credit.
  2. Ensure there are no outages in your local gas supply.
  3. Restart the boiler by turning the selector switch to 'Reset' or 'Off' for five seconds, then back to 'On'.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Lights: On On On

Your boiler has detected an internal communication problem between its electronic parts, meaning it cannot start up safely.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Low Voltage Wiring Harness
  • Main Control PCB
Lockout light on

Your boiler has likely stopped working because it reached a temperature that is too high, causing it to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Turn the control knob to the OFF position
  2. Wait for at least 10 seconds
  3. Turn the control knob back to the ON position and check if the boiler fires up

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Pump
  • Thermistor
Overheat (Red LED)

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

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
Overheat Neon Illumination

Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically switched itself off for safety to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
Red neon illuminated

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • System filter
  • PCB

10 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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