Grant Vortex Eco Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Oil 15-35 kW 2008-present
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Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
2 Emergency 22 High 1 Medium 1 Low

All 26 documented codes

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Blinking RED

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically slowed itself down to prevent any damage to its internal components.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Overheat thermostat
  • System filter

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DHW PUMP indicator FLASHING

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with one of its internal temperature sensors, which means it has stopped providing hot water as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW store thermistor
  • Main PCB
Flashes red

Your boiler has stopped heating because the internal water pump, which moves hot water around your house, has seized up or failed and cannot restart itself.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulator pump
  • Pump capacitor
  • Wiring harness
Flashes red/green

Your boiler is struggling because the internal water pump is stuck or not receiving power, which prevents heat from circulating through your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump electrical cable
  • PCB
GREEN blinking

Your boiler is struggling to light itself correctly because the internal firing mechanism is becoming partially blocked or worn out.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Oil nozzle
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Photocell
RED blinking

Your boiler is failing to start because it detects light inside the combustion chamber when it should be completely dark, preventing it from igniting safely.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Burner control box

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RED fast blinking

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light the burner, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Ignition transformer
  • Oil nozzle
  • Control box

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Slow flash

Your boiler's electronic brain is experiencing a communication error, which is preventing it from firing up reliably.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
10

Your boiler is struggling to push out fumes correctly when it tries to start, which can lead to dangerous exhaust gases leaking into the air supply.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue terminal
  • Burner combustion seal
  • Air intake filter
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12

Your boiler is detecting that exhaust fumes are not properly contained, which means there is a potential risk of dangerous gases escaping into your home environment.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Combustion chamber seals
  • Flue outlet gasket
  • Burner head gasket
A2.2

Your boiler's water circulation pump is struggling to operate or has stopped, which prevents heat from moving around your radiators or hot water cylinder.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulator pump
  • Pump capacitor
  • Pump wiring harness

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A3.2

Your boiler's water pump is having trouble moving heat around your home, which means your radiators and hot water may not work until it is fixed.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Pump wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Burner lock-out

Your boiler has detected a temporary issue with the burner and has safely shut itself down to prevent any damage.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check your oil tank to ensure you have enough fuel and that the supply valve is open
  2. Wait 60 seconds for the internal control unit to reset
  3. Gently press the illuminated red reset button located on the burner once

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Oil nozzle
  • Control box
Constant RED

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is getting too hot and has automatically paused to prevent overheating, but it should restart once it has cooled down sufficiently.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • System filter
  • Thermostat sensor

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LED off

Your boiler has completely lost power and is unable to turn on, meaning it cannot provide any heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fuse
  • Control board
  • Power supply cable
Lock-out

Your boiler has detected a problem with the burner ignition and has safely shut itself down to prevent any issues.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Oil pump solenoid coil
  • Control box
Lockout

Your boiler has stopped working to protect itself and needs a manual reset to try and start up again.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Locate the red reset button on the burner control box
  2. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds, then release
  3. Wait to hear if the burner ignites; if it locks out again, do not force further resets

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Oil burner control box
  • Oil pump
LOW PRESSURE

The water pressure inside your heating system has dropped too low, so the boiler has turned itself off to prevent any damage.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver hose connecting two valves near your boiler.
  2. Open the valves on both ends of the hose to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge needle reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves tightly and remove the hose if required by your specific installation.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure switch
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OFF

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely shut down, meaning it cannot provide any heating or hot water until the electrical supply is restored.

High Engineer only £90-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • External fuse
  • Safety thermostat
  • Control PCB
ORANGE

Your boiler’s electrical supply is unstable, meaning the electricity coming from your home is not consistent enough for the boiler to operate safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • Wiring harness
Overheat

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because it has become too hot, which is a safety feature to prevent damage or dangerous conditions.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Circulating pump
  • PCB
  • System filter
Overheat thermostat

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has become dangerously hot, likely due to a circulation problem or a system blockage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Circulator pump
  • System filter
  • Primary heat exchanger

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RED

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite or stay lit, requiring an internal safety reset.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell
  • Control box
  • Oil nozzle
  • Ignition electrodes
RED steady ON

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light the fuel inside, likely due to a blockage in the oil supply or a dirty sensing component.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Photocell sensor
  • Oil nozzle
  • Ignition electrode
  • Control box

Related codes

27 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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

ORANGE blinking Status Your boiler is currently just waking up and going through a brief safety check before it ignites the flame to start heating your home. 18 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to 'breathe' because there is not enough fresh air flowing into the room or cupboard where it is installed. 21.0 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying a status code indicating it has reached its maximum heat output setting, which is a normal operational setting rather than an active fault. 22 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough fresh air, which is essential for it to burn fuel safely and efficiently. 26.0 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying a technical setting that indicates it is currently locked to its maximum heating capacity, which usually suggests a configuration or electronic control board error rather than a physical breakdown. 31 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough fresh air for safe combustion because the ventilation in the room where it is installed is blocked or insufficient. 36 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to breathe because the ventilation opening in the room where it is installed is too small or blocked, preventing the unit from getting enough air to operate safely. 36.0 Diagnostic This code is not actually an error; it is simply a display showing your boiler's maximum heat output setting in kilowatts. 44 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough fresh air for its fuel to burn safely, likely due to a blocked or restricted external flue pipe. 54 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to breathe because it is not getting enough fresh air into the room or compartment where it is installed. 61 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to breathe because the ventilation opening in the room or cupboard where it is located is blocked or insufficient. 69 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to breathe because the ventilation opening in your room or cupboard is either too small or is currently blocked. 92 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough fresh air for safe combustion because the ventilation in the room where it is installed is blocked or insufficient. 116 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to breathe properly because the ventilation or air supply in the room where it is installed is insufficient or blocked. 143 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling because the room where it is installed does not have enough fresh air coming in to allow it to burn fuel safely and efficiently. 198 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough fresh air for safe combustion, often caused by a blocked or inadequate air vent in the room where the boiler is installed. 232 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get the fresh air it needs to run safely and efficiently, likely due to a blockage in the flue or air intake. 286 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough air to burn fuel properly, which is often caused by an obstruction in the flue or inadequate ventilation in the room. 348 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough fresh air for safe combustion because the ventilation in the room where it is installed is blocked, insufficient, or obstructed. 396 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling because the ventilation system providing fresh air to the unit is insufficient or blocked, preventing safe and efficient operation. 429 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to 'breathe' because there is not enough fresh air flowing into the room or cupboard where it is installed. 594 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to get enough fresh air for the combustion process, usually because the air intake vent is blocked or insufficient. 727 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying a recognition code because it is identifying its internal configuration settings, rather than indicating a system malfunction. 728 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying its specific model identification code, which is an internal manufacturer setting rather than a functional fault or error. 729 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying an internal identification code rather than an active fault, indicating the system's computer may need to be reset or reconfigured by a professional. A1.2 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply indicating that the burner is currently running normally and is actively heating your system. GREEN Status Your boiler is working exactly as it should and there are no issues detected.

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