119 High

Main 119 Fault Code

The Main 119 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure in the central heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.. It appears on 1 Main model in our database.

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Technical description: System pressure too low
Typical repair cost £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the filling loop (a flexible silver hose) underneath or near the boiler.Open the one or two small taps on the filling loop until you hear water entering the system.Watch the pressure gauge and close the taps once the needle reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

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Main models that show the 119 fault code

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Source

Main 119 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Main service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026