Grant Vortex 20-26 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Oil 20-26 kW Discontinued

Replaced by: Vortex Blue

Download the Grant Vortex 20-26 manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses indicator light combinations

Note which lights are on, off, or flashing and at what speed. Match the combination to the cards below. Do not reset until you have noted the pattern. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

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All 21 documented codes

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BURNER (FLASHING)

Your boiler's electronic brain is unable to communicate correctly, which has caused it to lock out to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • Wiring loom

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BURNER indicator flashing

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing an error, which has caused it to stop the burner from operating to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

BURNER indicator Slow flash

Your boiler's electronic brain is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced by a professional to get your heating system running again.

High Engineer only £250-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
CH PUMP Fast flash

Your boiler's temperature sensor is disconnected or faulty, meaning it cannot accurately track the heat of the water and has stopped your heating from working.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow thermistor (NTC sensor)
  • Wiring loom
CH PUMP indicator Slow flash

Your boiler's internal control brain is experiencing an electronics failure and can no longer reliably signal the system to move hot water around your home.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
CH PUMP Slow flash

Your boiler's central control board is struggling to signal the water pump, which means your heating may not turn on or circulate effectively.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
DHW PUMP (FLASHING)

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water supply, which means it will likely stop heating your water until a faulty sensor or internal control board is replaced.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Store thermistor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
DHW PUMP Fast flash

Your boiler is having trouble sensing the temperature of your hot water supply, which means it cannot heat your water properly.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW store thermistor
  • Wiring harness
DHW PUMP indicator Fast flash

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside its internal storage tank, which means it may fail to provide hot water correctly.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Store thermistor
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DHW PUMP indicator Slow flash

Your boiler's electronic brain is experiencing a minor internal error and needs a service visit to replace a faulty control component.

High Engineer only £250-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
GREEN, RED blinking

Your boiler has detected an internal light source that shouldn't be there, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent ignition.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • UV sensor
  • Burner control box

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Green/Red flashing

Your boiler has detected light inside the combustion chamber when it should be dark, causing it to lock itself out as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell sensor
  • Control box

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LOW PRESSURE indicator lit

Your boiler has stopped working because the amount of water in your heating system is too low to run safely.

High DIY-safe £0-£100

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a flexible silver hose connecting your cold water mains to your heating pipes.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the filling loop slowly to let water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves tightly to prevent over-pressurizing the system.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure Relief Valve
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Filling Loop

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RED blinking (0.5s)

Your boiler has detected a signal that it is already burning fuel even though it has not been told to start, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent an unsafe situation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensor
  • Control box
  • Wiring harness
RED fast blinking (0.2s)

Your boiler has failed to start after several repeated attempts and has now automatically shut down for safety to prevent fuel buildup.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Oil nozzle
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Control box

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RED flashing (Reset button)

Your boiler has disabled itself for safety after multiple failed attempts to start the burner, and it now requires a specific cooling period or a professional reset to clear the lock.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control box
  • Photocell
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Oil nozzle

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RED, GREEN blinking inverted

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical issue affecting the fuel delivery system, which is preventing it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control box
  • Oil solenoid valve
  • Wiring loom
RED, ORANGE blinking inverted

Your boiler is unable to safely vent exhaust gases because the air-moving fan inside the unit has failed or lost its electrical connection.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan motor unit
  • Wiring harness
  • Control board
Lock-out (light on)

Your boiler has stopped itself from running as a safety precaution because the fuel failed to ignite properly.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check your external oil tank has enough fuel and the isolation valve is fully open
  2. Locate the red reset button on the burner casing or control box
  3. Press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds then release to attempt a restart

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Oil pump
  • Control box

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Lockout button lit

Your boiler has detected an issue preventing it from lighting and has shut down for safety; it needs a manual reset to try and start again.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Oil nozzle
  • Control box

2 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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