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Boiler Fault Code 40

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed

Fault code 40 appears across 19 boiler brands and 80 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 a faulty temperature sensor in one of your heating zones, which is preventing that specific circuit from getting warm. (As reported on Viessmann Vitodens 333-F)

Pick your boiler brand for the 40 fix

Atag 40 10 models Baxi 40 31 models Biasi 40 4 models British Gas 40 1 model Chaffoteaux 40 1 model Daikin 40 1 model ECA 40 1 model Ferroli 40 1 model Grant 40 1 model Heatline 40 2 models Ideal 40 1 model Johnson Starley 40 1 model Main 40 3 models Potterton 40 9 models Saunier Duval 40 1 model Sime 40 1 model Viessmann 40 6 models Vokera 40 3 models Worcester Bosch 40 2 models

Source

Information for the 40 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 31 August 2026