Ideal Maximiser SE Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 11.72-23.44 kW 2001-2007 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-392-1541-392-1641-392-1741-409-1541-409-17

Replaced by: Logic Heat

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All 126 documented codes

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-. / A

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the heating system has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • PCB
  • Temperature sensor
-. / H

Your boiler is able to heat your hot water, but it is struggling to produce enough heat for your radiators because it cannot switch to full power.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Flow sensor
  • NTC thermistor
-. / Y

Your boiler is stuck on the heating setting and cannot control its temperature properly, leading to overheating or a lack of hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Wiring harness
  • Potentiometer
-. H

Your boiler is working correctly and is currently providing heat to your radiators.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. No action is required as this is a status indicator rather than a fault.
  2. Adjust your thermostat if you wish to stop the heating.
  3. Check your programmer settings if the heating is on when you do not expect it to be.
=. / H

Your boiler is struggling to keep up with the amount of hot water you are using, or the flow of water through the system is too weak to heat it properly.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Flow sensor
  • Plate heat exchanger
0 / H

Your boiler is working fine to heat your hot water, but it is failing to send heat to your radiators.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Central heating pump
  • Motorised zone valve
0 / Y

Your boiler is struggling to direct heat to your radiators while potentially making your hot water tank dangerously hot.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Central heating sensor
  • PCB
0 or -. / H

Your boiler is working fine to heat your radiators, but it isn't heating your hot water tank as it should.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Motorised Zone Valve
  • Hot Water Cylinder Thermostat
  • Diverter Valve
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0A

Your boiler is temporarily pausing between firing cycles to prevent the system from turning on and off too frequently, which protects the internal components from unnecessary wear.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes for the countdown to end and the boiler to restart automatically.
  2. Check that your room thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperature.
  3. Ensure all radiator valves are open to allow heat to dissipate correctly.
0H

Your boiler is working perfectly and is currently sitting in standby mode because it has already reached the required temperature.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check if your room thermostat is turned up high enough to ask for heat
  2. Ensure your heating programmer or timer is set to an 'on' period
  3. Wait for the temperature to drop; the boiler will start automatically when heat is needed
0L

Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to start provide heating or hot water, which is a normal part of its startup sequence.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. No action required; this is a normal status message.
  2. Wait for the boiler to complete its ignition sequence.
  3. If the code persists for several minutes without firing, try pressing the reset button.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe
  • Gas Valve
0U

Your boiler is performing a routine safety check by blowing air through the system to clear any leftover gases before or after it fires up.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Observe the display to see if the code disappears after 15-30 seconds
  2. Ensure there are no obstructions around the external flue pipe
  3. Reset the boiler if the code remains on the screen for an extended period

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • Air Pressure Switch
0Y

Your boiler has paused briefly because the water inside has reached its maximum set temperature and is waiting for it to cool down before firing up again.

Low DIY-safe £0-80

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open to allow heat to escape the boiler
  2. Ensure your room thermostat is set high enough to call for heat
  3. Wait up to 5 minutes for the code to clear automatically as temperatures drop

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (Normal operation)
  • Thermistor (if fault persists)
001

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in its control system, which has caused it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • External sensors

Related codes

1 / C

Your boiler has detected a loose or faulty safety connection near the flue, which is preventing it from firing up reliably.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas thermostat
  • Wiring loom
1C

Your boiler has detected that a safety sensor meant to monitor exhaust gases is disconnected or has failed, causing the system to shut down for protection.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Gas Thermostat
  • Wiring Harness
  • Main Control Board
2 / C

Your boiler has detected that it is getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • NTC thermistor
2 / F

Your boiler has detected an inconsistent temperature reading between its internal sensors, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
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2 / P

Your boiler is shutting down because it thinks the water inside is heating up far faster than it should, which often indicates a trapped air bubble or a blockage stopping the water from moving properly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Plate heat exchanger
  • System filter
  • NTC thermistor sensor
2 / U

Your boiler has detected that the water leaving the heater is much hotter than the water returning to it, meaning the system cannot circulate heat properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve
  • Flow and return sensors
2C

Your boiler has shut down because a safety sensor has detected that the internal heat exchanger is getting too hot.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves (TRVs) are fully open to allow water to flow.
  2. Ensure there are no blockages or blankets covering the boiler casing.
  3. Press the reset button once to see if the fault clears after the system has cooled.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Heat Exchanger (Flushing)
2F

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating through the system or that the water is heating up too quickly.

Medium DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler
  2. If the pressure is below 1 bar, use the filling loop to top it up to 1.5 bar
  3. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flow freely
  4. Press the reset button to clear the fault code

Parts commonly replaced

  • External Filling Loop
  • Circulation Pump
  • Flow/Return Thermistors
2P

Your boiler is overheating because the water inside it is getting too hot too quickly, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves and TRVs are fully open
  2. Ensure the boiler pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gauge
  3. Gently bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Safety Temperature Sensor
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning/Flushing)
2U

Your boiler has detected that water is leaving the unit much hotter than it is returning, which usually means the water isn't circulating through your radiators fast enough.

High DIY-safe £120-350

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open
  2. Ensure the boiler pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  3. Bleed all radiators to remove trapped air that might be blocking water flow

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Main heat exchanger (flushing)
  • Flow and return thermistors
003

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is not catching or staying lit, so it has shut down for safety to prevent gas from escaping unburnt.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
004

Your boiler has encountered a serious internal error that has forced it to shut down for safety reasons and it requires a professional reset.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

4 / A

Your boiler has detected that the internal water temperature is dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Pump
  • Primary heat exchanger
4 / C

Your boiler has stopped working because it has either detected an overheating issue or an internal electrical safety fuse has failed.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board fuse
  • High limit thermostat
  • NTC thermistor
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4 / F

Your boiler has shut itself down because it detected that the water inside has become dangerously overheated.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Limit Thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve

Related codes

4 / L

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical fault with a safety component, causing it to shut down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety sensor/thermistor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
4 / P

Your boiler has lost its connection to one of its safety sensors, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety sensor wiring loom
  • Temperature sensor
  • Main printed circuit board
4 / U

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water circulating inside it, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow / Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
4 / Y

Your boiler's temperature-sensing component is not registering a signal, meaning the system has stopped operating to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness
4A

Your boiler has shut down because a sensor has detected that the water inside is getting too hot.

High DIY-safe £120-280

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate
  2. Check that your system pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the gauge
  3. Once the boiler has cooled down, try to reset the unit

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature thermistor (NTC sensor)
  • Circulation pump
  • Main heat exchanger (flushing required)

Related codes

4C

Your boiler has shut down because it has detected it is getting too hot or an internal safety fuse has blown.

High Engineer only £120-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner Thermostat
  • Internal F2 Fuse
  • Main PCB
  • Pump

Related codes

4F

Your boiler has reached an unsafely high temperature and has shut down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Thermistor
  • Main PCB
4L

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with one of its main internal temperature sensors, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety Thermistor (NTC)
  • Wiring Harness
  • Main Control PCB
4P

Your boiler has lost its connection to an internal safety sensor and has shut down as a precaution to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety Overheat Thermostat
  • Safety Sensor Wiring Harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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4U

Your boiler has stopped working because an internal temperature sensor has developed an electrical fault and can no longer read the heat levels correctly.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Supply Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

4Y

Your boiler has lost its connection to the internal thermometer that monitors water temperature, meaning it cannot safely heat your home or water.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Supply thermistor (NTC sensor)
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB
005

Your boiler's computer brain has encountered an internal error and cannot operate safely, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control PCB

Related codes

5 / A

Your boiler's electronic control system has frozen or locked up, preventing it from starting or responding to your commands.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Control interface unit
5 / Y

Your boiler's electronic control system has frozen or locked up, preventing it from functioning correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
5A

Your boiler’s control panel has been locked manually or due to a button sequence error, preventing you from changing any settings.

Low DIY-safe £0-80

What to check first

  1. Locate the 'Mode' or 'Reset' buttons on the control panel.
  2. Press and hold the 'Mode' button for approximately 5 to 10 seconds.
  3. Wait for the display to change or for the '5 A' code to disappear, indicating the panel is unlocked.

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (Software lock)
  • Control PCB (if buttons are physically stuck)
5Y

Your boiler’s control panel has become locked or entered a restricted mode, preventing you from changing any settings or operations.

Low DIY-safe £0-80

What to check first

  1. Locate the 'Mode' or 'Reset' knob on the front panel.
  2. Turn the dial to the 'Reset' position and hold it there for approximately 5 seconds.
  3. Return the dial to your desired setting (either Heating and Hot Water or Hot Water only) to see if the display clears.

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (Software reset usually clears this)
  • User interface PCB
006

Your boiler's computer system has encountered an internal error and cannot safely manage the heating process, meaning the unit will need attention from a professional.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

6 / A

Your boiler is attempting to start but is failing to detect a flame, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
6 / C

Your boiler is continuing to burn gas even when it should have shut down, which means it cannot stop heating correctly.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
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6 / H

Your boiler is lighting up for a split second before immediately shutting itself off because it cannot detect the flame.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
6 / L

Your boiler has successfully lit, but the flame has unexpectedly gone out while it is trying to heat your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
6A

Your boiler is failing to light the gas flame properly, meaning it cannot heat your water or radiators.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensing probe
  • Fan
  • Gas valve
6C

Your boiler is still detecting a flame even after it should have turned off, which suggests gas may still be flowing into the unit when it shouldn't be.

Emergency Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
6H

Your boiler is lighting up but the flame goes out straight away, preventing the system from producing heat.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
6L

Your boiler is successfully lighting, but it cannot stay lit and keeps cutting out while it is running.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB
  • Spark Electrode

Related codes

007

Your boiler's computer system has encountered a major internal error and can no longer safely operate.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

7 / A

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and can no longer safely manage the heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • Wiring harness
7A

Your boiler's main internal computer has developed a fault and is no longer able to control the heating process.

High Engineer only £280-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • User Interface Control Panel

Related codes

7C

Your boiler has lost power while trying to clear an old error, or the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.

Medium DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Press and hold the reset button firmly for a full 3 to 5 seconds.
  2. Ensure your main electrical supply or fuse spur hasn't been tripped or turned off during the reset process.
  3. Restart the boiler and wait to see if the display returns to normal operation.

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (Software reset issue)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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7F

Your boiler's internal computer has lost power or suffered a hardware failure, meaning it cannot control the heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Internal 2A Fuse (F3)
  • Wiring Harness
7H

Your boiler's main internal computer has developed a fault and is unable to control the heating system correctly.

High Engineer only £280-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Panel Interface

Related codes

7L

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and is unable to send the correct signals to start the heating process.

High Engineer only £280-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Panel Interface
008

Your boiler is failing to confirm that air is moving properly through its internal venting system, preventing it from lighting safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi tube
8L

Your boiler has lost its connection to an internal sensor or controller, meaning it cannot communicate properly to start the heating process.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring Harness
  • Main PCB
  • Internal Sensor Cables

Related codes

9A

Your boiler's main internal computer has developed a fault and is no longer communicating correctly with the rest of the system.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Panel Interface
9C

Your boiler's main control board has lost communication with its internal memory chip, meaning it cannot process the settings needed to run safely.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler Identity Module (BIM)
  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
9F

Your boiler's internal computer is having trouble measuring its own temperature, which prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Panel Assembly
9H

Your boiler's internal computer has suffered a technical failure and cannot communicate with the rest of the system.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Display Panel

Related codes

9L

Your boiler has stopped working because of an internal communication error between the main control board and the gas valve.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Control Valve
  • Wiring Harness
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9P

Your boiler's computer brain has suffered a serious internal electronic failure and can no longer communicate with the heating system.

High Engineer only £250-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • ModuLine Controller
9U

Your boiler's main control computer is unable to communicate with its internal memory chip, meaning it cannot access the settings needed to run safely.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler Identification Module (BIM)
  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
010

Your boiler has detected a critical internal computer error and has shut down to protect itself, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
011

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious problem that is preventing it from operating safely or correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

013

Your boiler has detected a critical internal software or hardware error that prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

014

Your boiler’s internal computer has flagged a critical error that prevents it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

015

Your boiler’s internal control computer has encountered a serious error and can no longer safely operate.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

016

Your boiler's computer has detected an internal error and has shut itself down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

017

Your boiler's computer system has encountered an internal error and has shut down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

Related codes

18

Your boiler is struggling to breathe properly because there is a blockage or too much debris in the air intake or exhaust system.

High Engineer only £120-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat Exchanger (Cleaning/Descaling)
  • Burner
  • Flue seals
  • Fan
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018

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the heating system is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Pump
  • PCB
19

Your boiler has stopped working because the fan that helps remove waste gases is not spinning or communicating correctly with the system.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Control PCB
  • Transformer fuse

Related codes

019

Your boiler is shutting down because it has detected that the water returning from your radiators is hotter than it expects, suggesting the system is struggling to circulate water properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return thermistor
  • Central heating pump
  • System filter

Related codes

20

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly measure the temperature of the water coming back into the system.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

21

Your boiler has shut down because a safety sensor has detected that the burner area is getting too hot or is failing to register a secure connection.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner Thermostat (Overheat Stat)
  • Burner Door Seal
  • Mixing Chamber Gasket

Related codes

23

Your boiler has stopped working because its internal sensors or control system have detected a technical communication error.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Loom
  • Main PCB (Control Panel)
24

Your boiler has lost communication with one of its internal sensors, meaning it cannot accurately monitor temperatures to run safely.

High Engineer only £120-£240

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Return Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness
024

Your boiler is confused because two temperature sensors have been mixed up or are misreading the heat levels, preventing it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

25

Your boiler is unable to create a spark to light the gas, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • F1 Fuse
025

Your boiler is shutting down because it detects the water is heating up too rapidly for the system to safely handle.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • System filter
  • Temperature sensors
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26

Your boiler has shut down because the mixture of gas and air required for a safe flame is incorrect, often due to a blockage or a dirty internal component.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Injector
  • Venturi
  • Fan Assembly
026

Your boiler is failing to detect enough incoming gas pressure to operate safely and has shut itself down to prevent potential issues.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas meter regulator
  • Gas supply pipework
27

Your boiler is unable to light the flame because the gas supply is blocked or a safety sensor is cutting out.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Burner Thermostat
  • Ignition Lead

Related codes

28

Your boiler is not receiving a steady supply of gas or has air trapped in the pipes, preventng the flame from lighting properly.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Ignition Electrodes
  • Spark Lead
028

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect that the internal fan, which is essential for safely venting exhaust gases, is spinning correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
29

Your boiler has failed to detect a flame, which means it cannot stay on safely and has stopped working for your protection.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation Probe
  • Ignition Lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

029

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is moving inconsistently, so it has shut itself down to ensure the boiler burns fuel safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
30

Your boiler has detected an issue with the electrical power supply to the unit while it was running.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check if other appliances in your home have power.
  2. Ensure the boiler's fused spur switch is fully turned on.
  3. Reset the boiler by following the instructions on the display panel.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
  • Fused Spur
030

Your boiler has detected that water is failing to circulate correctly, meaning it is getting too hot in one part of the system compared to another.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Diverter valve
  • System filter

Related codes

31

Your boiler has experienced an internal electrical short circuit which has likely blown a protective fuse, causing it to stop working entirely.

High Engineer only £120-240

Parts commonly replaced

  • Three-way valve motor
  • F3 Fuse
  • Control PCB

Related codes

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031

Your boiler has detected a faulty temperature sensor reading, which is preventing it from safely heating your water and radiators.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

32

Your boiler has experienced a temporary software or ignition glitch and simply needs to be rebooted to clear the error.

Medium DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset button on the control panel.
  2. Press and hold the button until the letter 'r' appears on the display.
  3. Release the button and wait for the boiler to restart its firing sequence.

Parts commonly replaced

  • None
032

Your boiler has detected a faulty temperature sensor reading, which is preventing the system from heating your water correctly.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

34

Your boiler has detected that gas is potentially still flowing or a flame signal is present when it should be turned off, which is a safety concern.

Emergency Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Electronic Control Board
  • Ionisation Electrode
35

Your boiler's internal control module is failing to communicate with the fan, causing the system to shut down immediately after trying to start.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler Interface Module (BIM)
  • Wiring Harness
  • Main Control PCB

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36

Your boiler has detected a problem with how it monitors gas supply pressure, meaning it cannot safely confirm there is enough fuel to stay lit.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas pressure switch
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB
036

Your boiler has lost the ability to read the temperature of the water because a sensor is no longer connected or has failed.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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37

Your boiler's internal communication chip is either faulty or has come loose, causing the system to stop working.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler Identification Module (BIM)
  • PCB (Main Control Board)

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037

Your boiler has detected a faulty connection to a temperature sensor, which is preventing it from monitoring heat levels safely and shutting it down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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38

Your boiler has stopped working because it has lost a secure electrical connection to the valve that controls the gas supply.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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39

Your boiler has lost communication with your wall thermostat, meaning it cannot receive the signal to turn on your heating.

High DIY-safe £180-450

What to check first

  1. Check if your wall thermostat has run out of batteries and replace them if necessary
  2. Ensure the thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperature
  3. Reset the boiler by turning the control knob to the 'reset' position for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • ModuLine Room Thermostat
  • Main Control PCB

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40

Your boiler has lost its electrical power supply or there is a fault with the incoming electricity to the unit.

High DIY-safe £60-200

What to check first

  1. Check if other appliances in the house have power
  2. Check your home's consumer unit (fuse box) to see if a circuit breaker has tripped
  3. Ensure the boiler's isolation switch (usually located near the boiler) is turned on
  4. Check if your pre-payment meter (if applicable) has credit

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal Glass Fuse
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • External spur/socket switch
41

Your boiler’s internal control system has encountered a critical electronic failure that it cannot clear itself.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Control Board)
  • User Interface Panel
041

Your boiler has detected a critical internal software or hardware error that prevents it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
42

Your boiler is producing more heat than your hot water tank can safely handle, causing the system to stop for protection.

Medium Engineer only £150-£900

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder
  • Expansion vessel
  • Flow restrictor
042

Your boiler's main control unit has detected a serious internal system error and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
43

Your boiler is struggling to control how much water flows through the system, which can prevent it from heating up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow limiter
  • Flow rate sensor
  • Inlet manifold
060

Your boiler has developed an internal electrical fault that is preventing it from starting up safely.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
912

Your boiler has detected a sensor issue that is preventing it from safely starting up, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure switch
  • Flue thermostat
  • Wiring harness
EA

Your boiler’s internal computer has developed a fault and can no longer communicate with the rest of the system, causing it to stop working.

High Engineer only £280-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Panel Interface
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EC

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and is unable to manage the heating system correctly.

High Engineer only £280-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Control Board)
  • User Interface Panel
EF

Your boiler's main internal computer has developed a fault and can no longer control the heating system correctly.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Control Board)
  • User Interface Panel
EH

Your boiler’s main control screen or internal computer has developed a fault and can no longer communicate with the rest of the system.

High Engineer only £280-550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Display Panel
EL

Your boiler’s main computer screen or internal control board has developed a fault and is no longer communicating correctly with the rest of the system.

High Engineer only £180-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control Display Panel
EP

Your boiler's internal computer parts are unable to talk to each other correctly because they are not compatible.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Boiler Interface Module (BIM)
No display

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely unresponsive, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Transformer
  • Internal Fuse

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