Potterton Envoy Plus Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 11.72-23.45 kW 1997-2004 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-591-1141-591-1241-591-1341-591-1441-591-1541-607-89

Replaced by: Suprima HE

Download the Potterton Envoy Plus manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
3 Emergency 18 High 1 Medium

All 22 documented codes

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Flashing

Your boiler has detected a fault and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification sensor
Pulse Red (1 flash)

Your boiler has stopped working because it can no longer accurately read the temperature of the water inside it.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Temperature Sensor
Pulse Red (2 flashes)

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Case temperature sensor
  • NTC thermistor
  • Overheat thermostat
Pulse Red (3 flashes)

Your boiler has detected that it is dangerously overheating and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or a safety hazard.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat stat
  • NTC thermistor
  • Pump
  • PCB
Pulse Red (5 flashes)

Your boiler has detected that the flame inside has gone out unexpectedly while it was running, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from escaping.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification sensor
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
Pulse Red (6 flashes)

Your boiler is failing to detect the airflow needed for safe operation, so it has shut down to prevent it from firing up improperly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Flue Fan Assembly
  • Venturi tube
Case sensor

Your boiler has detected a faulty connection to a safety sensor responsible for monitoring the outer casing, which will prevent the heating and hot water from turning on.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Case seal sensor
  • Wiring loom
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Case temperature

Your boiler has detected that the internal temperature is too high and has shut itself down to prevent damage or safety risks.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Primary flow sensor
  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
Control failed

Your boiler's main brain has stopped working correctly, meaning the system cannot communicate or operate safely to heat your home.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
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Display not illuminated

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely switched off, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check that the main boiler on/off switch is in the 'on' position.
  2. Look at your home's fuse box or consumer unit to ensure the circuit breaker for the heating system hasn't tripped.
  3. Verify that the fused spur connection unit (usually a white switch with a fuse) near the boiler is switched on and that the fuse itself has not blown.

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • External fuse or fused spur
  • Transformer
Dry fire

Your boiler has detected that it is running without enough water inside, meaning it cannot safely heat your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Circulation pump
Dry fire sensor

Your boiler has lost the ability to detect if there is enough water inside, so it has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Dry fire sensor
  • Wiring harness
Fan speed

Your boiler is struggling to ensure the air required for the heating process is moving correctly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Flame loss

Your boiler is attempting to light but is failing to stay on, meaning it cannot provide you with any heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensing probe
  • Gas valve
Flow sensor

Your boiler is struggling because a small internal sensor that tracks water movement has been dislodged or is not seated correctly.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Sensor retaining clip
Lockout

Your boiler has detected a safety fault and has stopped working to prevent further issues, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame sensor
Return sensor

Your boiler is currently unable to read the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating or inefficient use.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness
Sensor

Your boiler's temperature sensor is providing incorrect information, causing the system to stop operating correctly to ensure safety.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
Shorted signal

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in the system that tells it when a flame is present, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation probe
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB
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Shut down

Your central heating system has trapped air inside, causing the pump to struggle and making the boiler shut down as a precaution.

Medium DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Turn off the boiler at the electrical spur.
  2. Locate the radiator bleed valves in your home, starting with the ones on the highest floor.
  3. Use a radiator key to slowly release trapped air from each radiator until water trickles out, ensuring you top up the system pressure via the filling loop afterwards.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Automatic air vent
  • Central heating pump
Wiring fault

Your boiler has detected an electrical connection error where live electricity is reaching a part of the system that should be neutral, which is a significant safety concern.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electrical PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • External controls

2 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.