E17 High

Johnson Starley E17 Fault Code

The Johnson Starley E17 fault code means: your boiler has detected that a safety sensor hasn't moved into the correct position to allow the fan and burner to start safely.. It appears on 2 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: Air flow switch stuck open
Typical repair cost £120-250 (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 E17 fault code

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Source

Johnson Starley E17 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