How much does it cost to fix Potterton error code Pilot does not light?

Typical repair cost for the Potterton Pilot does not light fault is £120-250 including labour.

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Potterton Pilot does not light Fault Code

Q: What does the Potterton Pilot does not light fault code mean?

Your boiler is failing to start because the small pilot flame that triggers the main burner cannot ignite.

Also written as PILOTDOESNOTLIGHT — same fault.

The Potterton Pilot does not light fault code means: your boiler is failing to start because the small pilot flame that triggers the main burner cannot ignite.. It appears on 1 Potterton model in our database.

Technical description: Pilot does not light while sparking; check if gas is flowing; check pilot jet/filter and VG1 solenoid

Typical repair cost £120-250 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Potterton models that show the Pilot does not light fault code

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Profile 30E Repair: £120-250

Source

Potterton Pilot does not light fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Potterton service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026