Potterton Performa 24 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW 2001-2007 Discontinued
GC Number 47-393-06

Replaced by: Promax Combi

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.
1 Emergency 36 High 6 Medium 2 Low

All 45 documented codes

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30°C neon flashing

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water properly, which means it cannot produce hot water or heating until the internal pump is moving again.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Pump capacitor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
40°C neon flashing

Your boiler is failing to detect the flow of water needed to fire up the heating, meaning it cannot start the system.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow switch
  • Diverter valve diaphragm
  • Microswitch
50° neon flashing

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath the boiler.
  2. Slowly open the one or two taps/levers on the hose until you hear water entering.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge and close the taps once it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure relief valve

Related codes

50°C neon flashing

Your boiler has detected a fault and stopped working, and it requires a manual reset to attempt to clear the error.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • NTC Thermistor
  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Ignition Lead
60°C neon flashing

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust fumes safely, so it has purposefully turned itself off to prevent a hazard.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi
70° neon flashing

Your boiler has likely become too hot or water is not circulating correctly, causing it to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-240

What to check first

  1. Rotate the selector switch to the 'Reset' position for 5 seconds, then back to its original setting.
  2. Check that all radiator valves are fully open to ensure water can flow.
  3. Verify that the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Primary Flow Switch
  • Circulation Pump

Related codes

70°C neon flashing

Your boiler is failing to vent exhaust gases properly because it cannot confirm that the flue fan is working as it should, so it has shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan unit
  • Venturi assembly
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80° neon flashing

Your boiler has tried to light but cannot detect a flame, which means it has locked itself out for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances (like a hob) are working to confirm gas supply
  2. Ensure your gas meter has credit if you use a pre-payment meter
  3. Press and hold the Reset button/turn the selector switch to 'R' for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

80°C neon flashing

Your boiler is trying to start but failing to stay lit, which means it cannot provide hot water or heating until the issue is resolved.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
Burner Neon (Flashing)

Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically shut down as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £80-220

What to check first

  1. Wait at least 30 minutes for the boiler to cool down completely.
  2. Turn the main selector switch to the 'Reset' position and hold for 5 seconds.
  3. Turn the switch back to the 'On' position and check if the burner reignites.
  4. Ensure all radiator valves are open and the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
Neon flashing (Generic)

Your boiler has detected an internal error and has temporarily stopped working to prevent damage, often caused by low system pressure or a temporary glitch.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Diverter Valve
  • Pressure Sensor
Power Neon (Flashing)

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it clears exhaust gases, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Venturi Tube
Preheat control neon flashing

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error or a disconnected jumper wire, which usually prevents the preheat function or the boiler from operating correctly.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • A10 Connector Lead
Reset Neon (Flashing)

Your boiler has tried to fire up but could not light the flame, causing it to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £90-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas supply is turned on at the meter
  2. Turn the control knob to the 'Reset' position for five seconds
  3. Slowly release the knob back to the 'On' position and wait for the boiler to restart

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
10

Your boiler is likely struggling to provide hot water or maintain the correct temperature because its internal hot water thermometer has stopped working.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness
23

Your boiler has attempted to light but has failed to detect a flame, causing it to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances in your home, such as a hob, are working to confirm gas supply.
  2. Verify that your gas meter has credit if you use a top-up or pre-payment system.
  3. Press and hold the reset button for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
24

Your boiler has likely overheated, causing it to shut down automatically as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Wait for the boiler to cool down for at least 30 minutes
  2. Rotate the selector switch to the 'R' (Reset) position for 5 seconds, then release
  3. Check that all radiator valves are open and the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety Limit Thermostat
  • Central Heating Pump
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
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25

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot safely clear away exhaust fumes or the internal fan has failed to start.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan motor
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi tube
26

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water pressure is too low or the pump that moves water around your radiators isn't working correctly.

High DIY-safe £40-280

What to check first

  1. Locate the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler to see if it is below 1 bar.
  2. Find the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with two small valves) underneath the boiler.
  3. Slowly open both valves until you hear water entering and the gauge reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar, then close them tightly.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Filling Loop Valves

Related codes

27

Your boiler is struggling to correctly measure the temperature of your hot water, which usually means your taps will only provide lukewarm or cold water.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Temperature Sensor
  • NTC Thermistor
  • Connecting wiring harness

Related codes

28

Your boiler has detected that the part responsible for measuring the temperature of your heating water is no longer working correctly, causing the system to stop as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating (CH) NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor Clip
  • Wiring Loom
Burner on neon NOT illuminated

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it is not receiving the signal to start the gas flow, meaning you will have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve
E01

Your boiler is attempting to start but cannot detect a flame, so it has safely shut down to prevent gas from escaping.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Fan Failure

Your boiler has detected that the internal mechanism responsible for safely venting exhaust gases is not operating correctly, so it has shut down to prevent any unsafe buildup of fumes.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
  • Wiring harness
Flame Failure

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light its internal flame or keep it burning.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
  • Flame sensing electrode
Low Water Pressure

Your boiler has stopped working because the amount of water inside the system has dropped too low, which is a common issue that often just needs a quick top-up.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a silver flexible hose connected between two pipes under the boiler.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the hose to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves tightly and remove the hose if required by your specific installation style.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure gauge
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Neon 24

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light its internal flame or because the pipe that drains away waste water is blocked.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
Neon 25

Your boiler has automatically shut down because it has detected dangerously high temperatures, effectively acting as a safety cut-out to prevent damage.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety Thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve
Neon 26

Your boiler is failing to clear combustion gases properly, which means the safety system has turned the unit off to prevent a build-up of fumes.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi

Related codes

Neon 27

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water, either because there isn't enough water inside the system or the internal pump has stopped working.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check your pressure gauge; if it is below 1 bar, top up the system pressure using the filling loop
  2. Turn the boiler off at the isolation switch or mains for 30 seconds to reset the system
  3. Turn the boiler back on and check if the error light clears

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure gauge
Neon 28

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the water being heated, which means it will likely stop providing hot water until the faulty sensor is replaced.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor
Neon 29

Your boiler has stopped producing heat because it can no longer accurately read the temperature of the water circulating through your radiators.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
neon illuminated

Your boiler has encountered a temporary problem and requires a manual reset to restart its normal operation.

Medium DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Turn the boiler selector switch to the 'Reset' position.
  2. Hold the switch in the 'Reset' position for at least 2 seconds.
  3. Release the switch and return it to your desired setting to see if the burner ignites.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Flame sensor
No neon illuminated

Your boiler has no power and the control panel lights are completely switched off.

High DIY-safe £80-250

What to check first

  1. Check if the boiler's power switch is turned on
  2. Check your home's main fuse box/consumer unit to see if a circuit has tripped
  3. Check the fuse in the spurred power socket next to the boiler

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Internal Glass Fuse
  • Selector Switch
Power On

Your boiler is receiving electrical power and is ready for normal operation.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check that your room thermostat is turned up
  2. Ensure your programmer or timer is set to 'On'
  3. Check if the hot water tap is turned on if you have no heat
Pressure below 0.5

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure in the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £60-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the silver filling loop underneath the boiler
  2. Slowly open both taps/levers on the filling loop until you hear water moving
  3. Close both taps tightly once the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop valves
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure relief valve
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Pressure of 3 or greater

Your boiler has too much water inside it, which is causing the safety valve to leak or trigger to protect the system from bursting.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check that the filling loop valves are fully closed and not letting in more water.
  2. Release excess pressure by bleeding a radiator into a container until the gauge reads between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Check the discharge pipe outside for signs of leaking.
  4. If pressure continues to rise after bleeding, call a Gas Safe engineer to inspect the expansion vessel.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety Relief Valve (PRV)
  • Expansion Vessel
  • Filling Loop Tap
  • Secondary Heat Exchanger
Red reset neon (lit)

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite, which could be due to a simple issue like a lack of gas or a more complex internal fault.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
Reset

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light the flame or keep it burning.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
Safety thermostat activated

Your boiler has switched itself off because it got too hot, which is a built-in safety feature to prevent damage or dangerous overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • System filter
Temperature Control

Your boiler has sensed a temperature issue and has likely locked out to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £100-220

What to check first

  1. Turn the selector switch to the reset position for five seconds and then back to your desired setting
  2. Check that your radiator valves are open and not blocked
  3. Ensure the system pressure on the gauge is between 1 and 1.5 bar

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature Sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Pump