Biasi Activ A 20OV Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 2010-present
GC Number 41-583-16
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01E

Your boiler is attempting to start its flame but is failing to do so, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition transformer

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02E

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

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety thermostat
  • System pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger

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03E

Your boiler has stopped working for safety reasons and requires a professional to identify the internal issue causing the system to shut down.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Control PCB

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04E

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect water flowing properly through its internal heating pipes.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler pressure gauge to ensure it is above 1 bar.
  2. If the pressure is too low, use the filling loop to top the system up to around 1 to 1.5 bars.
  3. Reset the boiler using the reset button to see if normal operation resumes.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Flow switch
  • Pressure relief valve

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05E

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal ventilation system that prevents it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

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06E

Your boiler's internal temperature sensor for the heating system is malfunctioning, so the boiler has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating NTC Sensor

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08E

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature outside, which may cause it to run inefficiently or stop your heating from adjusting correctly.

Medium Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • External NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness to temperature probe

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09E

Your boiler has detected a faulty sensor that monitors the temperature of the exhaust fumes, meaning the system has shut down to ensure it is operating safely.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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10E

Your boiler has detected that the temperature of the exhaust gases leaving the unit is too high, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue temperature sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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11E

Your boiler has failed to light the flame properly and has shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board

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14E

Your boiler has detected that water is not moving through the system properly, which has caused it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • NTC sensor
  • Primary flow switch

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15E

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water properly, which is preventing it from heating your home or water safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • NTC thermistors

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16E

Your boiler is confused because two of its internal temperature sensors are either plugged into the wrong spots or the internal water pump has been installed the wrong way around.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Central heating pump

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17E

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water circulating inside, meaning it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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18E

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside the system to heat your home or provide hot water safely.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler's pressure gauge on the front panel; if it is below 1.0 bar, your system needs to be repressurised.
  2. Locate the filling loop (a silver flexible hose) underneath the boiler and open the valves to let water in until the needle reaches 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the filling loop valves tightly and check for any visible leaks around the radiators or pipes.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow switch
  • Pressure sensor

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Er 01

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

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances, like your hob, are working to ensure fuel is reaching the house
  2. Ensure your gas meter hasn't run out of credit or been turned off
  3. Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensing probe
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Er 02

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected that the water inside has become or is becoming too hot.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate
  2. Check that the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the gauge
  3. Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds to restart the system

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Central Heating Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger
  • Thermistor (NTC Sensor)

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Er 03

Your boiler has stopped working as a safety precaution and needs to be reset, but if the issue persists, a professional will need to investigate an internal fault.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Fan
  • Wiring harness

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Er 04

Your boiler has detected that there is either not enough water in the system or the water isn't moving through the pipes correctly.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; it should be between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  2. If the pressure is too low, use the filling loop underneath the boiler to top it up with water.
  3. Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves under the boiler are fully open.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Water Pressure Switch
  • Flow Temperature Sensor

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Er 05

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal air circulation system, which is preventing it from igniting safely.

High Engineer only £180-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

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Er 06

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot accurately read the temperature of the water flowing through the heating system due to a faulty sensor.

High Engineer only £90-170

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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Er 08

Your boiler is struggling because it has lost the signal from an outdoor thermometer that helps it adjust your heating based on the weather.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • External NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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Er 09

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the exhaust gas temperature, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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Er 10

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming too hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • NTC thermistor
  • Primary heat exchanger

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Er 12

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that measures the temperature of the water returning to the system is failing to send a signal, causing the boiler to shut down as a precaution.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
Er 14

Your boiler has detected that it is dangerously overheating and has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • NTC thermistor
  • Printed Circuit Board
Er 15

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing through it properly, which has caused it to safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Automatic bypass valve

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Er 16

Your boiler has detected that two temperature sensors may have been wired into the wrong places or the internal water pump has been installed incorrectly.

High Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Central heating pump

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Er 17

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot accurately read the temperature of the water inside the heating system.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

Er 18

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect enough water or water flow inside its main heating pipes.

High DIY-safe £100-£250

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler pressure gauge to see if it has dropped below 1 bar.
  2. Use the filling loop underneath the boiler to top up the pressure to between 1 and 1.5 bars.
  3. Reset the boiler using the reset button or dial.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Pressure sensor
  • Automatic air vent

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