Navien LCB700 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Oil Oil 21-32 kW 2020-present

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All 32 documented codes

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E001

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage to its internal parts.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor sensor

Related codes

E003

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is failing to ignite, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

E004

Your boiler has detected a flame inside when it is not supposed to be burning, so it has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

E012

Your boiler has stopped because the internal flame has gone out, meaning it cannot heat your water or home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
E016

Your boiler has detected that parts inside are getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary flow sensor
  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger thermostat

Related codes

E030

Your boiler has detected that the gases leaving the flue are getting too hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Exhaust temperature sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Main PCB

Related codes

E031

Your boiler has detected that parts of its internal heating system have reached a temperature that is too high, so it has safely shut itself down as a precaution.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Primary flow sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Heat exchanger
E046

Your boiler has detected that parts of its internal heating system are getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • High Limit Thermostat
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve

Related codes

E047

Your boiler has detected that the flue gases exiting your home are running too hot, causing the system to shut down for safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Exhaust thermostat
  • Flue gas sensor
  • Heat exchanger
E056

Your boiler is unable to get the fuel it needs to start, so it has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Oil pump
  • Oil pump solenoid coil
  • Oil filter
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E109

Your boiler's air circulation system is struggling to start or run properly, which prevents the unit from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

E110

Your boiler has detected that waste water cannot drain away properly or the flue is blocked, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage or dangerous gas buildup.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Condensate pipework
  • Siphon
E127

Your boiler is struggling to detect the necessary airflow required to operate safely, which has caused it to shut down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Venturi
  • Fan assembly

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E144

Your boiler has detected that the temperature near the burner is not behaving as expected, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB
E157

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal air pressure tube, which prevents it from safely managing the combustion system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch (APS)
  • Silicone sensing tube
  • Flue assembly seals
E205

Your boiler has lost the ability to read the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heating supply thermistor (NTC sensor)
  • Wiring harness
E302

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

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a flexible silver hose connected to two valves under your boiler.
  2. Open both taps on the filling loop slowly to let water into the system while watching the pressure gauge.
  3. Close both taps firmly once the needle sits in the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
E352

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is currently too high for it to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate a radiator in your home that is easy to access.
  2. Open the bleed valve on the radiator using a radiator key to release a small amount of water.
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge on the front of your boiler until it drops back into the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar) and then close the valve.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Filling loop

Related codes

E353

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the water pressure inside the system, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E407

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water, which means it will stop heating your taps until the faulty sensor is fixed.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
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E421

Your boiler is having trouble sensing the temperature of the cold water coming into the system, which means it cannot reliably heat your hot water.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Inlet Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E441

Your boiler is currently unable to sense the temperature of the hot water it is producing, which prevents it from providing you with a reliable supply of hot water.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E445

Your boiler is having trouble controlling the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Mixing valve
  • Mixing valve actuator
  • Wiring harness
E480

Your boiler's hot water sensor has stopped sending a signal, which means it cannot tell how hot the water is and has stopped heating it to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Tank Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E515

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error with its electronic brain, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent unreliable operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E517

Your boiler’s internal computer has identified an error in how its internal configuration switches are set, meaning it cannot operate safely until these are corrected.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • DIP switch assembly
E594

Your boiler's computer memory has encountered a serious internal error and can no longer process instructions correctly, meaning the unit cannot operate.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
E615

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a temporary processing error that is preventing it from functioning correctly.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
E740

Your boiler is struggling to read the temperature outside, which means it cannot automatically adjust your heating to compensate for the current weather.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outdoor temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
E782

Your boiler's internal computer is failing to talk to its control screen, which usually means the system cannot safely operate or provide instructions to your heating components.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Communication cable
  • Display interface panel
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E783

Your boiler has lost communication with its smart thermostat or remote control unit, preventing it from receiving instructions on when to turn on the heating or hot water.

Medium DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Switch off the power supply to the boiler at the fused spur or circuit breaker.
  2. Locate the thermostat or remote controller and check that the wiring connections are secure.
  3. Wait 5 minutes for the system to reset, then turn the power back on to see if communication is restored.

Parts commonly replaced

  • OpenTherm communication module
  • Smart thermostat
  • Interconnecting signal cable

Related codes

E787

Your boiler's electronic control system has encountered a temporary processing glitch and has locked itself out to prevent any potential issues.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Main Control Unit