Glow-worm Betacom4 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24-28 kW 2017-present
GC Numbers 47-019-5247-019-53
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4 Emergency 32 High 2 Medium

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
47-019-52 BETACOM 4 24c-A (H-GB) 2017–present
47-019-53 BETACOM 4 30c-A (H-GB) 2017–present

All 38 documented codes

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F.00

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water moving through it.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC sensor)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.01

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has stopped working to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.10

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it due to an electrical connection issue.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.11

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately read the temperature of the water returning to it from your radiators.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.13

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of the water being heated for your taps, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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F.20

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because it has detected that its internal water temperature has become dangerously high.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump
  • Main PCB

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F.22

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (a silver flexi-hose) underneath the boiler
  2. Open the valves on the filling loop to allow cold mains water to enter the system
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar)
  4. Close the filling loop valves tightly and ensure the boiler resets

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Filling loop

Related codes

F.23

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is heating up too irregularly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • NTC sensors
  • Plate heat exchanger

Related codes

F.24

Your boiler has sensed that the water inside it is heating up much too quickly, so it has purposefully shut down to prevent damage to the system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

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F.25

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming dangerously hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

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F.27

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal flame sensor and has safely shut down to prevent gas from flowing without a flame present.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification probe
  • Ignition lead
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.28

Your boiler is trying to start up but cannot successfully light the gas flame required to heat your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

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F.29

Your boiler is failing to stay lit, which means it has safely shut itself down because the burner flame keeps going out.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control board

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F.32

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is not spinning at the correct speed to vent exhaust gases safely, so it has stopped working as a precaution.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.49

Your boiler's internal communication system is struggling to transmit signals because it is not receiving enough electrical power.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • eBUS connection cabling

Related codes

F.61

Your boiler is struggling to control the flow of gas, which is preventing it from lighting safely.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.62

Your boiler has detected that the gas valve is not closing correctly when it should, which triggers a safety shutdown to prevent gas from flowing uncontrollably.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.63

Your boiler has detected a failure in its internal memory, which prevents it from correctly reading or writing the settings needed to operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

Related codes

F.64

Your boiler's computer is struggling to read internal signals correctly, which is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.65

Your boiler's internal computer is overheating, causing the system to shut down to prevent damage to its sensitive electronic parts.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.67

Your boiler's computer is struggling to read the flame sensor correctly, which is preventing it from lighting safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep a steady flame, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensor
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.70

Your boiler's computer has lost its identity settings and no longer knows which specific model it is, which prevents it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • User Interface PCB
  • Main PCB

Related codes

F.71

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure how hot the water is as it moves around your heating system, so it has shut down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.72

Your boiler is struggling to compare the temperature of the water returning to it with the pressure readings, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Return NTC thermistor

Related codes

F.73

Your boiler is unable to read the water pressure level inside the system due to a faulty or disconnected sensor, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.74

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with its internal water pressure sensor, which is preventing it from safely heating your home.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.75

Your boiler is struggling to detect the water pressure inside the system because the sensor is not sending a clear signal, which prevents the heating from turning on.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Water pressure transducer

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F.77

Your boiler has detected a blockage in the drainage pipe that removes waste water or a potential issue with the exhaust system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Condensate pump
  • Flue gas sensor

Related codes

F.78

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors your hot water temperature, which may stop it from heating your water correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW outlet NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.83

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside the system to operate safely, so it has shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor sensors
  • System pressure gauge
  • Circulation pump

Related codes

F.84

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of the water inside the system, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.85

Your boiler has detected that a temperature reading from its internal system is inconsistent or missing, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

F.86

Your boiler has detected an issue with the separate switch or external sensor that controls your underfloor heating system, preventing that specific heating zone from working correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Underfloor heating interface module
  • External sensor wiring
  • PCB

Related codes

F.87

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot detect the spark needed to start the flame.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.88

Your boiler is unable to safely control the flow of gas necessary to ignite the flame, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water.

Emergency Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve assembly
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.89

Your boiler has detected that the internal mechanism responsible for moving water around your heating system is not working correctly, which means it cannot provide heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump cable/harness
  • PCB

Related codes

F22

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the two small filling loop taps or the external filling key under the boiler
  2. Slowly open the tap or turn the key to allow water into the system
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge on the front panel until the needle reaches the green zone (typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar)
  4. Close the tap or key tightly and ensure no water is leaking from the connection

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

51 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

P.01 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply performing a routine system check or adjusting its flame level, which is a normal part of its automatic operation. P.02 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running through a routine self-check process after ignition, which is a normal part of its operation for the first 15 minutes. P.03 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently operating in a diagnostic test mode rather than a standard fault, meaning it is running at its maximum heating capacity to help a technician check its performance. P.04 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently performing a routine high-power test cycle to ensure it is running efficiently, which will automatically stop after 15 minutes. P.05 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running an automatic process to refill or bleed air from its internal water system, which is a normal self-maintenance routine. P.06 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running a self-clearing cycle to remove trapped air from the heating pipes, which is a normal automated process that will finish on its own. P.07 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently performing an automatic internal air-clearing cycle, which is a normal process and does not indicate a fault. S.0 Status Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it has not been asked to provide any heating or hot water. S.01 Status Your boiler is currently preparing to fire up by running its internal fan to clear out the combustion chamber, which is a normal part of the heating cycle. S.02 Status Your boiler is simply preparing the water pump to start circulating heating before it ignites the flame, which is a normal part of the startup process. S.03 Status Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to start heating your home, but it has not yet successfully started the fire. S.04 Status Your boiler is operating correctly and is currently firing up to heat your radiators. S.05 Status Your boiler is currently running its cooling cycle to move residual heat away from the heat exchanger, which is a normal part of the shutdown process. S.06 Status Your boiler is currently running its fan to clear out any leftover gases after a heating cycle, which is a normal part of its cooling down process. S.07 Status Your boiler is currently running its pump to circulate leftover heat after the radiators have been warmed up, which is a normal part of the cooling-down process. S.08 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused its heating cycle to allow its internal components to cool down and protect itself from overheating. S.10 Status Your boiler is simply letting you know that it is currently busy heating up water for your taps or shower. S.11 Status Your boiler is currently running a routine internal check on its air ventilation system before it prepares to heat your water. S.13 Status Your boiler is currently in the process of lighting the flame to heat your water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.14 Status Your boiler is currently working correctly and is heating up water for your taps and shower. S.15 Status Your boiler is currently running its cooling cycle after you have finished using hot water to ensure all leftover heat is safely cleared. S.16 Status Your boiler is simply finishing a cooling cycle after you have finished using the hot water, and there is no fault present. S.17 Status Your boiler is currently running its pump to circulate residual heat after you have finished using the hot water, which is a normal part of its cooling process. S.20 Status Your boiler is currently operating normally as it is in the process of heating water for your taps or shower. S.21 Status Your boiler is currently running a standard pre-operation safety check to clear the system before firing up for hot water. S.22 Status Your boiler is currently preparing itself by circulating water before it begins heating your hot water supply. S.23 Status Your boiler is currently in the normal process of igniting the burner to heat your water. S.24 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently heating up water for your taps or shower. S.25 Status Your boiler is currently running its internal safety cooling cycle after you have finished using hot water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.26 Status Your boiler is currently running its fan to clear out any leftover gases after you finished using your hot water, which is a normal part of the shutdown process. S.27 Status Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to move leftover hot water through the system after a tap was turned off, which is a normal part of the cooling-down process. S.28 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused heating the water as a normal safety precaution, likely because the system has reached its set temperature or is balancing flow. S.30 Status Your boiler is currently prevented from heating your home because your external thermostat or smart controller is sending a signal to keep the system turned off. S.31 Status Your boiler is currently idle because it is set to summer mode or your thermostat is not asking for any heating. S.32 Status Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for moving air is not spinning at the correct speed to operate safely. S.33 Status Your boiler is currently struggling to detect that the fan is pushing air out correctly, so it is holding the fan on to try and clear the system safely. S.34 Status Your boiler has detected that the temperature inside the unit is very low and has temporarily activated its internal heater to prevent the pipes from freezing. S.39 Status Your boiler has detected that the safety switch for your underfloor heating system is currently turned off or disconnected, preventing that part of the heating from working. S.41 Status Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system has become too high, which usually means there is too much water in the heating pipes. S.42 Status Your boiler has detected that the exhaust ventilation flap is stuck shut, which prevents the unit from safely clearing combustion gases. S.46 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused to protect itself because the demand for heating or hot water is currently too low for it to operate efficiently. S.53 Status Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an imbalance in water temperature, likely caused by low water pressure or a blockage in the heating system. S.54 Status Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected that the water pressure inside your heating system is too low. S.88 Status Your boiler is currently running an automated self-cleaning cycle to remove trapped air from its internal system. S.91 Status Your boiler has been accidentally set to a display-only demonstration mode rather than its normal operating mode. S.96 Status Your boiler is currently performing a self-check or calibration routine and has temporarily paused your heating and hot water to complete it. S.97 Status Your boiler is currently running a self-diagnostic check, which has temporarily paused your heating and hot water. S.98 Status Your boiler is currently running a self-diagnostic test and has temporarily paused your heating and hot water to check its internal temperature sensors. S.99 Status Your boiler is currently topping itself up with water automatically, which is a normal process and does not indicate a fault. S.108 Status Your boiler is currently running a routine safety check to clear out the internal air space before it fires up, which is a normal part of the startup sequence. S.109 Status Your boiler is currently in a power-saving standby mode and is working exactly as intended.

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