Remeha Selecta Combi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24-28 kW Discontinued

Replaced by: Avanta

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

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All 32 documented codes

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P (flashing)

Your boiler has entered its scheduled maintenance mode, meaning it is due for its annual safety check and service.

Low Engineer only £90-140
01

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical short circuit, which has caused it to shut down to prevent further damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Control sensor

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02

Your boiler has tried to light the burner several times but failed, meaning it currently cannot heat your water or home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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04

Your boiler has lost electricity while it was already trying to deal with a previous problem, which has caused it to stop working completely as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Power Supply Unit
  • Wiring harness

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05

Your boiler has detected an issue caused by an external factor, such as a power surge, incorrect electrical supply, or an issue with an external thermostat control.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • External controls
  • PCB board
  • Wiring harness

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5*

Your boiler is currently operating normally and is actively heating your home's radiators.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. No action is required as this is a status indicator rather than an error.
  2. Verify your heating is set to 'on' via your thermostat or programmer if you wish to turn it off.
18

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is becoming too hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Pump
  • PCB

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19

Your boiler has detected that the water returning from your radiators is running too hot, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Central heating filter

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24

Your boiler has detected that hot water is trying to flow in the wrong direction, which usually means the system is confused by a loop or a pump fault.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Non-return valve
  • Flow sensors
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31

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot correctly identify the temperature of the water flowing through it due to a faulty electrical connection or sensor.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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32

Your boiler has detected a faulty connection in a sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the system, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness check

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36

Your boiler has lost the ability to monitor the temperature of the water effectively because a internal connection or sensor has failed, so it has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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37

Your boiler is currently unable to read the water temperature properly, so it has stopped working to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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43

Your boiler's internal computer has detected conflicting settings that prevent it from operating safely, effectively causing it to 'freeze' for protection.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control interface module
52

Your boiler has detected that the external temperature sensor is reading below its minimum operating range, likely due to a cable fault or a faulty sensor unit.

Low Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
E01

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error and has shut itself down as a safety precaution to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Unit/PCB

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E02

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

  • Safety Thermostat (STB)
  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve

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E04

Your boiler has tried to start five times without success, so it has safely locked itself to prevent gas buildup.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

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E05

Your boiler's computer is having trouble reading its internal sensors, which is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Sensor assembly

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E07

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is getting dangerously hot while trying to heat your tap water and has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW sensor
  • Diverter valve
  • Plate heat exchanger

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E10

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust fumes because it cannot detect sufficient airflow through its internal ventilation system.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi tube

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E12

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal electrical supply, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

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E13

Your boiler has detected a faulty reading from the sensor that monitors the temperature inside its main heating component, causing it to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E18

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system has become dangerously hot and has shut itself off to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • NTC sensor
  • Heat exchanger

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E25

Your boiler is struggling to detect if the burner has lit correctly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas buildup.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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E26

Your boiler has detected a safety issue with the internal mechanism that controls the gas flow, so it has purposefully locked itself out to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve

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E31

Your boiler is struggling to detect the flow of water because of a faulty electronic sensor, which will prevent your heating and hot water from working correctly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E32

Your boiler is failing to detect the flow of water because of a faulty connection or sensor, meaning it cannot safely start up to heat your home or water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E36

Your boiler has detected a faulty electrical signal from a temperature sensor, which is preventing the system from accurately controlling your heating and hot water.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor (T2)
  • Wiring harness
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E37

Your boiler has lost its connection to a temperature sensor responsible for reading the water returning to the system, causing it to stop functioning for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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Other codes

Your boiler's internal computer has stopped working correctly, so it is acting as a safety precaution by shutting itself down to protect your home.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Unit

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