BoilerFaultCodes 4.9 High
Boiler Fault Code 4.9
Also written as 49 — same fault.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed
Fault code 4.9 appears across 1 boiler brand and 8 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler has detected an issue with a temperature sensor that monitors the water returning from your radiators, often resulting in the system shutting down for safety. (As reported on Ideal Logic Max Heat 2)
Pick your boiler brand for the 4.9 fix
Source
Information for the 4.9 fault code is sourced from the official service / installation manual for each model that displays it. Read more about how we source fault codes →
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026