Common problems guide

The most common Navien NCB-34LDWE problems

The faults most likely to send a Navien NCB-34LDWE into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

6 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
E02 High DIY-safe

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

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually two silver flexible hoses) underneath the boiler.Open the valves slowly to allow mains cold water into the system.Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar).Close both valves tightly to stop the flow of water.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for E02
02
003 High Engineer

Your boiler has failed to light the flame properly and has stopped attempting to heat your home or water for safety reasons.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Flame sensor
Full guide for 003
03
016 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue related to the flow of water inside the unit, which has caused it to stop working to protect itself from potential overheating.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Flow sensor, Circulation pump, Diverter valve
Full guide for 016
04
060 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air supply or exhaust system, meaning it cannot operate safely and has shut down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Fan assembly, Air pressure switch, Flue system components
Full guide for 060
05
205 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air flowing through the flue system, causing it to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Fan assembly, Air pressure switch, Flue seals
Full guide for 205
06
110 Emergency Engineer

Your boiler has detected that it is not effectively removing waste gases produced during the heating process, causing it to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£150-350
Parts
Flue system components, Air pressure switch, Fan assembly
Full guide for 110

on the Navien NCB-34LDWE

Filling loopPressure relief valveExpansion vesselIgnition electrodeGas valveFlame sensor

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Navien shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue

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See the full 6-code list for the Navien NCB-34LDWE