Glow-worm Ultracom hxi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 15-24 kW 2007 onwards Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-019-0141-019-0241-019-0341-019-0441-019-0541-019-06

Replaced by: Energy System

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7 High 1 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
41-019-01 Ultracom 12hxi 2007–present
41-019-02 Ultracom 15hxi 2007–present
41-019-03 Ultracom 18hxi 2007–present
41-019-05 Ultracom 30hxi 2007–present
41-019-06 Ultracom 38hxi 2007–present

All 8 documented codes

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Connection

Your boiler's internal control board and the display panel have lost touch with each other, meaning the boiler cannot receive your commands to turn on.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • User Interface Board
  • Internal Wiring Loom

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F.10

Your boiler's internal thermometer has developed a fault and can no longer tell how hot the water is, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £100-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC thermister)
  • Internal wiring loom

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F.13

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with the sensor that monitors the temperature of your hot water cylinder, meaning it cannot heat your water correctly.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Solar/Cylinder NTC

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F3

Your boiler has detected that the internal mechanism responsible for clearing waste gases is not operating correctly, so it has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F4

Your boiler is struggling to keep the flame lit while it is running, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electrodes
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Condensate trap

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F6

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, causing it to stop heating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

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F14

Your boiler is struggling to control the internal fuel supply, meaning it cannot safely ignite or maintain a flame to heat your home.

High Engineer only £180-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB

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F15

Your boiler has lost communication with its control system, meaning it cannot receive signals to start heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • eBus wiring loom
  • External controls/thermostat

Related codes

15 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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

d.27 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying an internal status code that indicates a software or configuration setting is not currently being used, which should not affect the daily operation of your heating or hot water. d.28 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying a code that refers to an unused internal setting that has not been configured or is not currently required for your system's operation. d.91 Diagnostic This code indicates that the boiler is simply confirming the type of timer settings currently configured, rather than signaling a breakdown or malfunction. d.92 Diagnostic This code is simply a status message indicating how your heating and hot water timer settings are currently configured, rather than a sign that your boiler is broken. d.99 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently displaying a general information status code rather than a specific fault, often indicating it is cycling through its internal diagnostic test mode. S.00 Status Your boiler is currently idle because it has not received a request for heat from your thermostat or timer. S.01 Status Your boiler is currently performing a routine safety check by clearing its internal ventilation system before it starts the heating process. S.04 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently firing up to heat your home or water. S.05 Status Your boiler is currently running its cooling cycle to move leftover heat away from the system, which is a normal part of its shutdown process. S.06 Status Your boiler is currently running its cooling fan to clear out lingering gases after the heating process has finished. S.07 Status Your boiler is currently running its pump to circulate leftover heat after a cycle, which is a normal part of the cooling process. S.31 Status Your boiler is currently set to summer mode, which means it is waiting for a request for hot water but will not provide central heating. S.53 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing because it has detected that the water inside is not circulating fast enough to transfer heat properly. S.54 Status Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside the system to operate safely, causing it to pause temporarily. S.76 Status Your boiler is currently taking a short break to allow its internal pressure sensors to stabilise before it attempts to start again.