Navien NCB Fault codes & diagnostics

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

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001

Your boiler has detected that the internal pump is running while the burner is inactive, which can sometimes happen due to a temporary system glitch.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • PCB

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003

Your boiler has failed to ignite the flame correctly after several attempts and has stopped working to prevent a buildup of gas.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame detection sensor

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004

Your boiler has detected a failure to ignite or a loss of flame, meaning it cannot start the heating process successfully.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensor

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109

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

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Flue seals
  • Air pressure sensor
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 £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Thermistor

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E003

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly, so it has stopped trying to prevent gas from building up inside.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensor

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E004

Your boiler has detected a flame when it shouldn't be there, which has caused it to shut down for your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB

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E012

Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and will not stay lit, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensor
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve

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E016

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Heat exchanger

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E030

Your boiler is overheating because it cannot effectively transfer heat to your water, likely due to a build-up of internal mineral deposits.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Flow sensor
  • Temperature sensor

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E031

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 £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Flow Switch
  • Pump
  • Temperature Sensor
E046

Your boiler has sensed that the water inside it has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Primary heat exchanger

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E047

Your boiler has detected that the temperature in the exhaust flue is too high, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Exhaust temperature sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Flue assembly

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E060

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air-to-gas ratio system, meaning it cannot safely control the combustion process and has shut down to protect your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Venturi assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Wiring harness
E109

Your boiler has stopped working because the mechanical fan that pushes waste gases outside is not spinning as it should.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan wiring harness
  • PCB

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E110

Your boiler has detected a blockage in the drainage pipe that removes waste water, which is preventing it from running safely.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Condensate pipework
  • Sump assembly

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E127

Your boiler is having difficulty detecting the necessary airflow required to operate safely and has shut down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Flue seals

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E205

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water circulating through your radiators, so it has stopped heating to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • CH Supply Thermistor
  • CH Return Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E218

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Flow Thermistor
  • Central Heating Return Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E291

Your boiler has detected that the hot water flow and the cooler return water are being identified in the wrong order, likely due to a sensor misreading or a plumbing configuration issue.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow/Return temperature sensors
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB
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E302

Your boiler has switched off because the internal water pressure has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, usually a silver braided hose near the boiler pipes underneath.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the filling loop to allow water to enter the system.
  3. Monitor the boiler pressure gauge until it reaches the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  4. Close both valves tightly and remove the filling loop if required by your specific model.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
E352

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the water pressure in your system, which prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E353

Your boiler is having trouble detecting how much water is inside the system, which prevents it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E407

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the hot water leaving the unit because a sensor has stopped communicating correctly.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Outlet Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

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E421

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Supply thermistor
  • Return thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E434

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure or regulate the flow of water inside the system, which is causing it to stop heating as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow control valve
  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness
E441

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water, so it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect water temperatures.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Outlet Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E445

Your boiler is having trouble controlling the temperature of the water being sent to your taps or radiators because a internal valve is not moving correctly.

High Engineer only £180-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Mixing valve
  • Mixing valve motor/actuator
E480

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water supply because a connection to one of its sensors has been lost.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW thermistor
  • Wiring harness
E515

Your boiler's electronic brain is detecting an internal communication error and has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control PCB
  • Wiring harness

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E517

Your boiler has detected an incorrect configuration setting on its internal computer, which is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control PCB
E593

Your boiler's electronic control panel is experiencing a communication error, meaning it cannot properly register your inputs or display settings.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Front Display PCB
  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness
E594

Your boiler's computer memory is experiencing a fault, meaning it has lost its settings or cannot communicate with its internal control system correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control Board

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E598

Your boiler's internal clock has lost its settings, which is likely preventing the system from running on its programmed schedule.

Low DIY-safe £120-200

What to check first

  1. Check the time and date settings on the boiler control panel
  2. Manually reset the clock to the current time
  3. Press the reset button to clear the fault code
  4. Check if the scheduled timer programs need to be re-entered

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Internal backup battery
E615

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a system error and cannot process commands correctly, meaning it will likely stop working to protect itself.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control board

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E740

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

Low Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outdoor temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
E782

Your boiler's main control system is having difficulty communicating with its display panel, which has caused the unit to stop functioning.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Communication cable harness
  • Front display panel
E783

Your boiler has lost its connection to the digital wall thermostat or controller it uses to talk to the rest of your heating system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • OpenTherm communication module
  • External room thermostat
  • Control wiring harness

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E787

Your boiler has detected a temporary internal memory or logic error and needs to be restarted to clear the fault.

Medium DIY-safe £100-200

What to check first

  1. Locate the 'Reset' button on the boiler control panel
  2. Press and hold the button for 3 to 5 seconds
  3. Wait 5 minutes while the boiler restarts and attempts to reignite

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control board wiring harness

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E788

Your boiler has detected that its internal settings do not match the type of gas being supplied to your home, preventing it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • Gas Valve assembly

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E792

Your boiler is struggling to pump hot water through the internal system correctly, which may cause your hot water to fluctuate or fail to reach your taps.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Diverter valve
Ignition failure

Your boiler is trying to start but cannot light the flame, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas buildup.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition transformer
  • Gas valve

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