High
Lockout light on on Baxi Solo PF

Your boiler has switched itself off because it got too hot, likely triggered by a safety cut-out to prevent damage.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

This can occur if the boiler has overheated. Reset by turning control knob OFF, wait 10 seconds then turn ON. Check continuity across the overheat thermostat.

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Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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All 30 fault codes on the Solo PF

Seeing a different code? Every code this model can display, in one place.

Boiler OnBoiler On (Orange LED)Boiler On light onBurner LED GreenBurner OnBurner On light offE01E03E24E26E26 186E26 219E26 221Fan OnFan/Flue LED GreenIndicator light inside box litLockoutLockout lightOverheatOverheat (Red LED)Overheat indicator lightOverheat Neon IlluminationPeripheral / Pump LED GreenPilot OnPilot On lightPilot On light onPilot/Ignition LED GreenPower LED GreenPower On (Green LED)

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