Common problems guide

The most common Pro ProCombi Exclusive 24 problems

The faults most likely to send a Pro ProCombi Exclusive 24 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.
12 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
L High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working to protect itself and is waiting for you to check a secondary code to find the specific problem.

What to try first

Check the display for a flashing number alternating with the 'L' codePress and hold the 'Reset' button for 3 secondsCheck your gas supply and boiler pressure if the reset does not work

Est. cost
£80-350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for L
02
F High DIY-safe

Your boiler has identified a specific internal fault and is flashing to let you know it needs attention to identify the exact problem.

What to try first

Check the display for a number or letter alternating with the 'F' codeNote down any specific numbers to inform your engineerTry resetting the boiler by turning the selector switch to the reset position for five seconds

Est. cost
£90-350
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve
Full guide for F
03
L2 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to ignite after several attempts, meaning it has shut itself down for safety and currently cannot provide heating or hot water.

What to try first

Check that your gas emergency control valve is open and that other gas appliances in your home are working.If you have a prepaid gas meter, ensure it has sufficient credit.Press and hold the 'Restart' button for two seconds to clear the fault.

Est. cost
£100-£350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Flame Sensing Electrode
Full guide for L2
04
L1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water inside it has become too hot, likely due to a circulation problem.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure the boiler pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 barPress and hold the Reset button for 2 seconds

Est. cost
£120-£350
Parts
Circulation Pump, Thermistor (NTC Sensor), Main Heat Exchanger
Full guide for L1
05
F1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely, which is usually caused by a small leak or air being bled from a radiator.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (a flexible silver hose) underneath the boiler.Slowly open the one or two taps on the loop until you hear water flowing.Watch the pressure gauge until it reaches 1.5 bar, then turn the taps off tightly.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop, Auto air vent, Expansion vessel
Full guide for F1
06
Ignition Lockout High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to light the gas flame and has shut itself down for safety.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances, like a hob, are working to ensure gas is reaching the property.Verify that your gas meter has credit and the isolation valve is in the 'on' position.Press the reset button on the boiler control panel once to see if it restarts.

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Gas Valve, Flame Sensing Probe
Full guide for Ignition Lockout

on the Pro ProCombi Exclusive 24

Ignition ElectrodeGas ValvePrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Flame Sensing ElectrodePCBCirculation Pump

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 Pro 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 12-code list for the Pro ProCombi Exclusive 24