Potterton Fan operates / No spark Fault Code
Also written as FANOPERATESNOSPARK — same fault.
The Potterton Fan operates / No spark fault code means: your boiler's fan is running as normal, but the system is failing to ignite the gas required to produce heat.. It appears on 1 Potterton model in our database.
Technical description: Check if electrode is sparking; check 240v +/- 10% between T2 and T4 on electronic control
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026