Chaffoteaux Minima HE System 24 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 24 kW 2008-2012 Discontinued
GC Number 41-980-33

Replaced by: Chaffoteaux PIGMA System

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05

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature is very low and has automatically activated the pump to keep the water moving and prevent it from freezing.

Low Engineer only Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • PCB

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06

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature inside the system is getting too cold, so it has briefly activated its internal heating to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Low Engineer only Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB

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A 01

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

High Engineer only £120-250 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor

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A 03

Your boiler is trying to start but cannot detect a flame, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from building up.

High Engineer only £120-250 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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A 36

Your boiler is overheating because the gases leaving the flue are hotter than they should be, causing the system to shut down for your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger
  • NTC flue temperature sensor
  • Pump

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A 37

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical error, which is preventing it from safely starting or controlling your heating system.

High Engineer only £250-450 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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A 39

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing an internal error, which means it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £250-450 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control PCB
  • Wiring harness

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A 40

Your boiler's main computer board is failing to communicate correctly, which has caused the system to stop working entirely for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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A 41

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases because the internal fan is not operating correctly, which prevents the unit from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £180-350 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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E 02

Your boiler has stopped heating the water because it cannot move the water around the system effectively.

High DIY-safe £120-250 Community-sourced, unverified

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler pressure gauge; if it is below 1 bar, use the filling loop to top it up to 1.5 bar
  2. Turn the boiler off at the mains for 60 seconds and then turn it back on to reset the system
  3. Check that your heating programmer or thermostat is set to 'on' to ensure the boiler is being asked to run

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow switch
  • System pressure sensor

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E 04

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot detect a flame, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas buildup.

High Engineer only £120-250 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • PCB
  • Gas valve

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E 05

Your boiler has detected that the temperature is near freezing and has activated its pump to keep the water moving and prevent it from icing up.

Low Engineer only Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Printed circuit board

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E 06

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is getting too cold and has activated its built-in frost protection mode to prevent pipes from freezing.

Medium Engineer only £120-250 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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E 07

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing properly around your heating system, so it has shut down to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £120-250 Community-sourced, unverified

What to check first

  1. Check your central heating pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is low, use the filling loop to top it up to the correct level
  3. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Printed circuit board

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E 08

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside the system to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150 Community-sourced, unverified

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose connecting two pipes near your boiler.
  2. Open the valves on both ends of the filling loop to allow water into the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler and close both valves firmly once the needle reaches 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve

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E 11

Your boiler is failing to detect the flow of water through the system, which is preventing it from safely starting up to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 12

Your boiler has lost the ability to detect the flow of water because an internal electrical sensor is sending a faulty signal, which prevents the heating and hot water from starting safely.

High Engineer only £150-250 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 13

Your boiler is currently unable to read the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 14

Your boiler is currently unable to read the water temperature accurately, which has caused it to stop working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 15

Your boiler is having trouble reading the outside temperature because the connection to the external weather sensor is broken or disconnected.

Low Engineer only £120-180 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • External Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring

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E 16

Your boiler is struggling to read the temperature from an external sensor installed outside your home, which may cause your heating to run less efficiently.

Low Engineer only £100-180 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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E 18

Your boiler is struggling to keep the flame attached to the burner correctly, which causes it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-250 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner assembly
  • Venturi

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E 20

Your boiler has detected a flame inside when it should be turned off, which indicates a potential safety issue with the internal gas control system.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame detection electrode

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E 22

Your boiler is failing to confirm that the internal fan is venting exhaust gases safely, so it has stopped working to prevent a safety risk.

High Engineer only £150-250 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venting tubes

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E 23

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for venting exhaust gases is not spinning at the required speed, so it has safely shut itself down.

High Engineer only £180-350 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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E 25

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder because a sensor has lost its connection.

Medium Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Tank Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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E 26

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water in your hot water cylinder because of a faulty connection or sensor.

Medium Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Tank Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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E 27

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor responsible for monitoring the temperature or position of your external hot water storage tank.

Medium Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW tank sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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E 29

Your boiler has lost the connection to the temperature sensor that tells it how warm your home is, so it has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • External temperature sensor
  • PCB

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E 30

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of your room because a connection to its internal sensor has developed a fault.

Medium Engineer only £120-200 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat sensor
  • PCB wiring loom

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E 33

Your boiler has detected that the external thermostat connection for your underfloor heating is broken or disconnected, causing the system to stop that specific heating loop from running.

Medium Engineer only £120-200 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Underfloor heating thermostat
  • Wiring loom
  • Main PCB

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E 34

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect the temperature in the exhaust pipe, meaning it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E 35

Your boiler has detected a faulty signal from its safety sensors, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £120-220 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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E 36

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases leaving the system are dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • PCB

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E 37

Your boiler's internal electronic controller is struggling to communicate with its main circuit board, preventing the heating system from operating reliably.

High Engineer only £150-300 Community-sourced, unverified

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Display interface module

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E 38

The boiler has been manually reset too many times in a short period and has temporarily locked itself out to prevent damage.

Medium DIY-safe Community-sourced, unverified

What to check first

  1. Turn the power supply to the boiler off at the fused spur or consumer unit.
  2. Wait for at least 15 to 20 minutes to allow the boiler's internal memory to clear.
  3. Switch the power back on and check if the error code has cleared.

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