Keston System 30 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 30 kW Discontinued
GC Number 41-930-39

Replaced by: Keston System 2

Download the Keston System 30 manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

The fault code is already on your display

Note it down before pressing reset — resetting clears the code immediately. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
1 Emergency 18 High 1 Low

All 20 documented codes

Tap any card for details

F1

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose connecting your cold mains pipe to your heating pipework.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the hose to allow mains water to enter the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Carefully close both valves completely and ensure the hose remains attached but tightly shut.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel
F2

Your boiler has successfully lit but has suddenly lost its flame, meaning it cannot heat your home or water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensor
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

F3

Your boiler has detected that the internal component responsible for pushing air through the unit to ensure safe combustion is not spinning or communicating correctly, causing the boiler to shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan/Air Pressure Switch
  • Fan Wiring Harness
  • PCB

Related codes

F4

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that measures water flow, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow thermistor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F5

Your boiler is currently unable to read the temperature of the water coming back into it, so it has shut down to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F6

Your boiler is struggling to read the outdoor temperature, so it is defaulting to a standard heating mode rather than adjusting based on the weather.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside Air Temperature Sensor
  • External sensor wiring harness

Related codes

F7

Your boiler is receiving an inadequate supply of electricity from your home's main power grid, preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

F8

Your boiler’s internal computer has lost its settings or has developed a software defect, preventing the system from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Configuration key
F9

Your boiler's computer has lost its internal programming or has developed a hardware error, meaning it cannot currently operate safely or effectively.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Fn

Your boiler has lit up, but it cannot keep the flame going, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from escaping.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve

Related codes

Showing 11–20 of 20
FU

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is getting dangerously hot because it cannot circulate through your radiators effectively.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check that the radiator valves on your radiators are open.
  2. Ensure the isolation valves underneath the boiler pipes are in the open position.
  3. Check if your central heating pump is running or has become seized.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow / Return thermistors
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

L1

Your boiler has shut itself down because the water inside is either getting too hot or is not circulating properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Flow Sensor
  • Heat Exchanger

Related codes

L2

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

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

Related codes

L4

Your boiler has detected that it cannot accurately measure the water temperature, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Return Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

L5

Your boiler is experiencing an issue where it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

L6

Your boiler has detected a flame when it should be switched off, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a fire or safety hazard.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

L8

Your boiler's computer system has lost its internal settings, meaning it no longer knows how to operate your heating and hot water correctly.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Interface board

Related codes

L9

Your boiler's electronic controller is failing to recognise its own settings, meaning it cannot safely operate your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Configuration Plug

Related codes

LC

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite several times in a short period and has locked itself for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe
Ln

Your boiler is struggling to keep its flame lit, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve

Related codes