British Gas S.04 Fault Code
Also written as S04 — same fault.
The British Gas S.04 fault code means: your boiler is working exactly as it should and is currently heating your radiators.. It appears on 1 British Gas model in our database.
Technical description: burner on. NORMAL OPERATING STATE FOR CENTRAL HEATING
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British Gas models that show the S.04 fault code
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Source
British Gas S.04 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official British Gas service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026