9.iii Emergency

Chaffoteaux 9.iii Fault Code

Also written as 9III — same fault.

The Chaffoteaux 9.iii fault code means: your boiler is overheating because it is burning more gas than it can safely process, causing the internal system to shut down to prevent damage.. It appears on 3 Chaffoteaux models in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Excessive temperature rise across boiler - Gas rate too high
Typical repair cost £150-300 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Chaffoteaux models that show the 9.iii fault code

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Source

Chaffoteaux 9.iii fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Chaffoteaux service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026