Ignition failure
Keston Celsius 25 Fault codes & diagnostics
23 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.
Replaced by: Keston System 30
This boiler uses LED flash patterns
Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →
Severity at a glance
Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.All 23 documented codes
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Flow or return thermistor open circuit
Water pressure switch open circuit
Fan fault
Control PCB fault
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing twice every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 2 ON
Mains (Green) Rapid Flash, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) OFF
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing once every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 2 ON
Mains (Green) Slow Flash, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) OFF
F2 Your boiler has lit correctly but the flame has gone out unexpectedly, causing the system to shut down for safety.
Your boiler has lit correctly but the flame has gone out unexpectedly, causing the system to shut down for safety.
What to check first
- Check if other gas appliances like your oven or hob are working to ensure gas is reaching the property
- Check if your gas meter has credit (if using a pre-payment meter)
- Reset the boiler by pressing the reset button for five seconds
Parts commonly replaced
- Flame sensing electrode
- Gas valve
- Ignition lead
- Condensate trap
Related codes
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing constantly
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing 5 times every 2 seconds
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing once every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 1 ON
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing 3 times every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 1 ON
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing once every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 3 ON
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing twice every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 1 ON
Flow overheat thermostat open circuit
Cabinet thermal fuse/overheat
Flue overheat thermostat activation
Mains (Green) OFF, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) OFF
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing 3 times every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 2 ON
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing once every 2 seconds, DIAG LED 4 ON
Mains (Green) ON, Boiler On (Yellow) OFF, Lockout (Red) Flashing 4 times every 2 seconds