Saunier Duval Isofast Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24-35 kW 2000-2010 Discontinued

Replaced by: ThemaFast

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02

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

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi tube

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04

Your boiler is failing to light the fuel inside, meaning it cannot provide you with heating or hot water until the ignition process is fixed.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

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05

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

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Primary circulation pump
  • Plate heat exchanger

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06

Your boiler is struggling to read its own temperature, so it has turned itself off as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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07

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of your hot water, which means it may fail to heat the water correctly or at all.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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08

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

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic hot water temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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09

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the water pressure inside the system, which is preventing it from running safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • System pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness / connecting cable

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10

Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is not spinning correctly, which stops the system from operating to ensure safe ventilation.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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11

Your boiler is unable to circulate water effectively because the internal pump that moves heat around your home has become stuck.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump capacitor

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12

Your boiler's electronic display and control panel are failing to communicate with the main system, meaning settings may not be applied or the boiler may stop responding.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • User interface board
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Connection wiring loom

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13

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error within its main control unit, preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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14

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the unit has become dangerously hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Primary Circuit Flow Sensor
  • Heating Pump

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15

Your boiler is struggling to control the internal gas flow properly, meaning it cannot safely ignite or maintain its flame.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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20

Your boiler's electronic brains are struggling to talk to each other, so the system has stopped working to protect itself.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Communication wiring harness

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21

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

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the blue filling loop tap found underneath the boiler unit.
  2. Slowly turn the blue tap anti-clockwise to let water enter the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until it reaches 1.5 bar, then turn the tap firmly off.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

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23

Your boiler is struggling to detect the water flow required to heat your home or provide hot water, often due to a blockage or a sensor not reading correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Diverter valve
  • System filter

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F5

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
  • Central heating pump
  • Diverter valve

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F7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the hot water it is producing, so it has safely shut down the hot water supply to prevent overheating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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F9

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect how much water is inside the system, which is preventing it from safely starting your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F12

Your boiler's electronic control panel is experiencing a communication error, which means it cannot process your settings or display status updates correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • User interface/display PCB
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Communication ribbon cable

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F13

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it can no longer safely control the heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F17

Your boiler is struggling because the electricity supply it is receiving is not strong enough to power it correctly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F18

Your boiler's digital display or control panel is having communication issues, which means the machine cannot receive your instructions on how to run.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • User interface menu module
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Communication ribbon cable
F19

Your boiler has lost its connection to the sensor that monitors the flow of water, meaning it cannot confirm that water is circulating properly through your heating system.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heating flow sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F20

Your boiler’s digital control panel is struggling to talk to the main internal computer, which is preventing the system from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • User interface board
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Communication cable/wiring harness

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F24

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

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heating pump
  • NTC thermistor
  • Main heat exchanger

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F25

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is heating up much faster than it should, which has caused it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

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F26

Your boiler has detected that the water is heating up or cooling down much faster than it should, indicating a problem with the internal circulation of water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Stepper motor
  • Diverter valve
  • Pump

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Your boiler is failing to ignite because it is not receiving the gas supply it needs to produce a flame.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition electrode
  • Control board

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