E83 486 High

Boiler Fault Code E83 486

Also written as E83486 — same fault.

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Fault code E83 486 appears across 1 boiler brand and 1 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.

Most common meaning Your boiler's electronic brain is unable to read the water pressure level accurately due to a fault with the internal sensor. (As reported on Potterton Promax 15 & 24)

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Source

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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026