Halstead Buckingham 4 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 11.7-17.6 kW 2002-2006 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-333-9141-333-9241-333-9341-333-9741-333-9841-333-99
Download the Halstead Buckingham 4 manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
9 High

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
41-333-91 Halstead Buckingham 4 80BFF 2002–2006
41-333-92 Halstead Buckingham 4 100BFF 2002–2006
41-333-93 Halstead Buckingham 4 115BFF 2002–2006
41-333-97 Halstead Buckingham 4 80CFF 2002–2006
41-333-98 Halstead Buckingham 4 100CFF 2002–2006
41-333-99 Halstead Buckingham 4 115CFF 2002–2006

All 9 documented codes

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LED 1 Fast Flashing (8Hz)

Your boiler's computer is experiencing a temporary processing confusion that has caused it to stop working to protect the system.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
LED 1 Slow Flashing (2Hz)

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a critical error and cannot safely operate the system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control PCB
LED 2 Fast Flashing (8Hz)

Your boiler has failed to light the flame, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas build-up.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
LED 2 Slow Flashing (2Hz)

Your boiler is experiencing a general internal fault that is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Pressure sensor
LED 1 ON (RESET)

Your boiler has stopped working as a safety precaution and needs to be manually restarted to see if it can clear the internal error.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Locate the Reset button on the front control panel.
  2. Press and hold the Reset button for 3 to 5 seconds.
  3. Wait to see if the boiler ignites and the LED light stops flashing.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Ignition Electrode
LED 1: On, LED 2: Off

Your boiler has failed to light the flame and has turned itself off for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
LED 1: On, LED 2: On

Your boiler is failing to clear air from the system before starting, which is preventing it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Flue Fan Assembly
  • Venturi
Reset LED is lit

Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an issue with the water temperature or the ignition process and needs to be reset.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Ignition Electrode
  • PCB
Reset neon

Your boiler has stopped because it failed to light or stay lit, which means you currently have no heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Turn the boiler temperature control dial to the '0' position.
  2. Wait for at least 30 seconds to allow the internal safety systems to reset.
  3. Follow the manufacturer's lighting instructions on the boiler panel to restart the unit.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

3 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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