Potterton Suprima HE Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 8.8-23.4 kW 2001-2011 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-075-3541-075-3641-075-3741-075-3841-075-3941-075-4041-590-4841-590-4741-590-46

Replaced by: Potterton Promax

Download the Potterton Suprima HE 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

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2 Emergency 41 High

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-075-35 Suprima 30 HE 2004–2011
41-075-36 Suprima 40 HE 2004–2011
41-075-37 Suprima 50 HE 2004–2011
41-075-38 Suprima 60 HE 2004–2011
41-075-39 Suprima 70 HE 2004–2011
41-075-40 Suprima 80 HE 2004–2011
41-590-48 Suprima 100L 2001–2006
41-590-47 Suprima 80L 2001–2010
41-590-46 Suprima 70L 2001–2006

All 43 documented codes

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Flashing Red LED

Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically turned itself off as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
Lights: Flash Flash On

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan, which is responsible for safely venting exhaust gases, has failed to start properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Lights: Flash Off Flash

Your boiler is failing to start because it is not receiving enough electricity from your home's power supply.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
  • External Fuse Spur
Lights: Flash Off On

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

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Pump
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Diverter Valve
Lights: On Off Flash

Your boiler has detected that the electricity supply wires are connected the wrong way around, which prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £90-160
Lockout (rapid flashing)

Your boiler has failed to ignite several times and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset button on the control panel
  2. Press and hold the reset button for at least 3 seconds
  3. Wait for the boiler to attempt to reignite; if it fails again, contact a professional

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Lockout (Red) light will flash

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • PCB
  • Thermostat
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

Overheat - Red LED: FLASHING

Your boiler has switched itself off because it got too hot, likely due to a temporary blockage or a pump issue, and it needs to be manually restarted once it has cooled down.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Wait for the boiler to cool down for at least 20 minutes
  2. Locate the reset button on the control panel
  3. Press and hold the reset button for 2 seconds until the light changes
  4. Ensure your radiator valves are open and your central heating pump is running

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Thermistor
RED & GREEN lights flashing

Your boiler has detected an electrical safety issue where the power supply wires are connected in the wrong order.

High Engineer only £80-130

Parts commonly replaced

  • External wiring
  • Main PCB (if damaged by surge)
Red LED flashing

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light the flame after several attempts and now needs a manual reset.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • PCB
  • Gas valve
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Red LED rapid flashing

Your boiler has failed to start up or stay burning, so it has automatically shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Gas Valve
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Rectification Probe
Red LED: Flashing Red

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

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
  • System diverter valve

Related codes

Red LED: Rapid Flashing

Your boiler has failed to start after several attempts, likely because it cannot detect a flame or successfully ignite the gas.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Lead
  • Ignition Probe
  • PCB
  • Gas Valve

Related codes

Red light flashing (Lockout)

Your boiler has failed to start up or stay lit and has now shut itself down for safety, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • PCB
  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensing electrode
24

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot maintain a stable flame or there is a blockage in the pipe that drains away moisture produced during operation.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Condensate trap

Related codes

25

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or dangerous overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety Thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
  • Diverter Valve

Related codes

26

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust fumes or draw in fresh air, so it has safely shut down to prevent any risk of harmful gases escaping.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
27

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water, most likely because the pressure inside your system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, usually two valves with a flexible silver hose between them near the boiler or pipes.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves firmly and check the boiler display to see if the fault clears.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

28

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water it is heating, so it has stopped working to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
29

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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All lights: OFF

Your boiler has no power arriving to it, meaning the status lights are completely dark and the system cannot start.

High DIY-safe £90-350

What to check first

  1. Check if the boiler's electrical isolation switch is turned on
  2. Check your home's main fuse box or consumer unit to see if a circuit breaker has tripped
  3. Check if any other appliances in the same area have power

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal PCB fuse
  • Main Electronic Control Board (PCB)
  • External Fuse Spur

Related codes

APS Cycling LOCKOUT

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal ventilation system four times in a row, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Venturi
  • Fan assembly

Related codes

APS Stuck Fault

Your boiler has detected that a safety sensor is stuck in the 'on' position before the fan has even started, so it has stopped working as a precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Venturi
  • Fan Assembly

Related codes

Casting Thermistor Fault

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of its internal heat exchanger, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Casting thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

Circulation

Your boiler has detected that hot water is not flowing through your heating system correctly, which is causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Flow switch
  • Central heating filter
Circulation LOCKOUT

Your boiler has detected that hot water isn't moving around your radiators or pipes properly and has shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve
  • PCB

Related codes

Electrical Supply Fault

Your boiler is failing to detect the necessary electrical power to operate, which may be caused by a loose wire or an issue with your heating controls.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • External programmer

Related codes

False Flame Fault

Your boiler has detected a flame when it shouldn't be there, which means it has safely shut down to prevent a dangerous situation.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve

Related codes

Flow Thermistor Fault

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through the system.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor/NTC Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

Ignition LOCKOUT

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light the flame after several attempts, so it has shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

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Lockout

Your boiler has failed to start after several attempts and is now safely preventing itself from turning on to protect your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Ignition Lead
  • Spark Generator

Related codes

Lockout (LED Mode)

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light properly, resulting in a lockout safety shutdown.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas meter has credit and the gas emergency control valve is open
  2. Press the Reset button on the control panel for five seconds
  3. Repeat the reset process up to three times if the boiler fails to fire on the first attempt

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • PCB (Control Board)
  • Gas Valve
Lockout (Red) light is on

Your boiler has stopped working because it couldn't safely ignite the flame after several attempts, so it has shut down to protect itself.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
No Switched Live

Your boiler has completely lost the electrical signal it needs to start running, meaning it is currently unable to provide any heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • Transformer
  • Internal Fuse
Overheat

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because it has become dangerously hot and needs to cool down before it can be used again.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • PCB
  • Thermostat
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

Overheat condition

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has become too hot and needs a manual reset to restart.

High DIY-safe £100-£250

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset button on the control panel at the bottom of the boiler.
  2. Press and hold the reset button for at least 2 seconds.
  3. Wait for the flashing red light to turn green or stop flashing.
  4. Ensure your radiator valves are open and the system is pressurized.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Thermistor
Overheat LOCKOUT

Your boiler has detected that it has become too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Central heating pump
  • PCB
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

PCB Fault

Your boiler's internal computer has stopped working correctly and is no longer able to safely manage the heating system.

High Engineer only £250-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

RED & GREEN lights OFF

Your boiler has no power, which usually means the electricity supply has been cut off or a fuse has blown inside the unit.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check if your home's main fuse box has tripped a circuit breaker.
  2. Ensure the boiler's isolation switch (usually a white switch near the boiler) is turned on.
  3. Check if other appliances in the house are working to rule out a power cut.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal PCB fuse
  • Main Electronic Control Board (PCB)

Related codes

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RED LED on continuously

Your boiler has detected a safety concern or internal error and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

Red LED on only

Your boiler has lost the signal that tells it to turn on, or a internal electrical component is preventing it from starting.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Fuse
  • Fan
  • Pump

Related codes

THERMISTOR

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors its temperature, which prevents it from heating your home or water safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

8 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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