Common problems guide

The most common Potterton Kingfisher MF RSL problems

The faults most likely to send a Potterton Kingfisher MF RSL into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
25 documented codes
6 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
Flame Lock-out High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame, which means you currently have no heating or hot water.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Thermocouple, Gas valve, PCB
Full guide for Flame Lock-out
02
E02-325 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that monitors water temperature is not sending the correct signal to the control system.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
NTC Thermistor, Wiring harness
Full guide for E02-325
03
E02-367 High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to send electrical signals between its internal parts, meaning it cannot communicate correctly to start heating.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Wiring harness, PCB
Full guide for E02-367
04
E78-236 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to detect the gas flow required to ignite, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water because the internal gas supply component is not responding correctly.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Gas valve assembly, Wiring harness, Control PCB
Full guide for E78-236
05
E02-372 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot detect a flame, likely due to a faulty or dirty sensor that helps start the fire.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Flame rectification probe, Ignition lead
Full guide for E02-372
06
E02-365 High Engineer

Your boiler's central control computer is experiencing an internal error, which has caused the system to shut down for your safety.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Main printed circuit board (PCB)
Full guide for E02-365

on the Potterton Kingfisher MF RSL

ThermocoupleGas valvePCBSpark generatorNTC ThermistorWiring harness

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 Potterton 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
See the full 25-code list for the Potterton Kingfisher MF RSL