Keston Heat 45 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 45 kW 2013 onwards Discontinued
GC Number 41-930-40

Replaced by: Heat 2

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3 Emergency 27 High 3 Medium 2 Low

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41-930-40 Heat 45 2013–present

All 35 documented codes

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16

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

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Spark generator
74

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has automatically switched itself off to prevent overheating damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor
  • Diverter valve

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75

Your boiler has failed to start up or stay burning, so it has purposefully shut down to prevent gas from building up in the system.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB
76

Your boiler has detected a flame when it shouldn't be there, so it has shut itself down to ensure your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
78

Your boiler was running but the flame went out unexpectedly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any gas issues.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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79

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is not working correctly, which prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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80

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately read the temperature of the water or the exhaust gases, forcing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Flue Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness
81

Your boiler is unable to read the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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82

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

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • External weather compensation sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

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83

Your boiler has detected that hot and cold water pipes have been incorrectly connected to the system, meaning it cannot circulate heat properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow/Return sensors
  • Main printed circuit board

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84

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors your hot water tank temperature, meaning it cannot accurately control your hot water heating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder sensor
  • Wiring harness

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85

Your boiler has stopped heating because a connected external safety device, such as a fire alarm or ventilation sensor, has signaled it to shut down.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • External safety interlock link
  • Pressure switch
  • Wiring harness

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86

Your boiler's computer memory card is not communicating correctly, preventing the heating system from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler Control Card (BCC)
  • Wiring harness

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87

Your boiler is providing hot water to your taps as normal, but it is refusing to activate the central heating for your radiators.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • PCB
  • Room thermostat

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89

Your boiler has lost all power and the control screen is completely blank, meaning it is currently unable to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Fuse
  • Transformer

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BCC Fault

Your boiler's internal memory chip is not communicating correctly with the main control board, which prevents the unit from starting or running reliably.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • BCC (Boiler Configuration Card)
  • Main Control PCB

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Cylinder Thermistor Fault

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the temperature of your hot water cylinder, meaning it does not know when your water is hot enough.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder sensor probe
  • Wiring harness
E18

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is getting too hot because it isn't moving through the system properly.

High DIY-safe £150-£450

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open
  2. Ensure the external heating pump (if visible) is running
  3. Check that the boiler pressure gauge is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  4. Reset the boiler once the system has cooled down

Parts commonly replaced

  • External Circulation Pump
  • Flow Temperature Sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Main Heat Exchanger (if scaled)
Error 20

Your boiler has detected a flame when it shouldn't be there, so it has shut itself down to ensure your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
False Flame Lockout

Your boiler has detected a flame when it should be turned off, so it has purposefully shut itself down to ensure your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification probe
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB

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Fan Fault

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly clear exhaust gases, so it has shut down as a safety precaution to prevent dangerous fumes from building up.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Fan wiring harness
  • PCB
Flame Loss

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot keep its internal flame lit, which means it is currently unable to heat your home or water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • Condensate trap

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Flow Thermistor Fault

Your boiler's temperature sensor is failing to send data, so the system has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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Flow/Flue Thermistor Fault

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot correctly measure the temperature of the water flowing through it, likely due to a faulty sensor or a loose electrical connection.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Thermistor
  • Wiring harness or connector
Flow/Return Reversed

Your boiler has detected that the water is circulating in the wrong direction, which usually means some pipes were connected incorrectly or there is a major issue with the water pump.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Non-return valve
  • Flow sensor

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Flue Thermistor Fault

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the exhaust fumes leaving the unit, causing it to stop operating for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Sensor (Thermistor)
  • Wiring Harness

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Ignition Lockout

Your boiler has failed to light the flame properly and has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas build-up.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control board (PCB)
L5

Your boiler has been manually reset too many times in a short period and has locked itself out as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Turn the power supply to the boiler off at the fused spur switch
  2. Wait for 30 seconds
  3. Switch the power back on to clear the temporary software lock

Parts commonly replaced

  • None (Software reset)
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve

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Low Mains Voltage

Your boiler is failing to operate because the electrical power it is receiving from your home is significantly lower than required.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Wiring harness

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Low Water Pressure

Your boiler has stopped working because the water level inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, usually two silver valves connected by a small braided hose near the boiler pipes.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Fully close both valves and check the boiler for any leaks.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

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Outside Sensor Fault

Your boiler has lost the connection to the thermometer placed outside your home, so it can no longer automatically adjust its heating based on the outdoor temperature.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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Overheat Lockout

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically turned itself off to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Heat Exchanger

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PCB Fault

Your boiler's central control computer is not communicating correctly, meaning the system cannot safely operate to provide your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £350-550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • BCC (Boiler Configuration Card)

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Return Thmr Fault

Your boiler's temperature sensor at the water return pipe is faulty or disconnected, causing the system to stop heating because it cannot accurately measure the water temperature.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
Too Many Resets

Your boiler has been locked for safety because it has been manually reset too many times in a short period.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Ignition transformer
  • Flame sensor

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