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Johnson Starley 31 Fault Code

The Johnson Starley 31 fault code means: your boiler has lost connection with its internal air temperature sensor, which means it cannot safely monitor the heat level and has stopped working.. It appears on 5 Johnson Starley models in our database.

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

Technical description: Duct air temperature sensor open circuit. Temperature sensor not connected or failed. Check wiring connections. Check sensor continuity.
Typical repair cost £90-180 (including labour)

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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 31 fault code

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Source

Johnson Starley 31 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 7 July 2026