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Johnson Starley 12 Fault Code

The Johnson Starley 12 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working as a safety precaution due to an internal system failure that prevents it from starting correctly.. It appears on 6 Johnson Starley models in our database.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Default lockout
Typical repair cost £100-350 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Johnson Starley models that show the 12 fault code

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Source

Johnson Starley 12 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Johnson Starley service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026