Common problems guide

The most common Saunier Duval Xeon 120 FF problems

The faults most likely to send a Saunier Duval Xeon 120 FF 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.
31 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
Neon 1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has no electricity flowing to it, meaning it cannot start up to provide heating or hot water.

What to try first

Check the main fuse spur switch next to the boiler is turned onCheck your household consumer unit to ensure the boiler circuit breaker has not trippedCheck that the plug, if present, is pushed firmly into the socket

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Fused spur, PCB, Wiring harness
Full guide for Neon 1
02
Neon 2 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because a safety sensor has triggered a shutdown to prevent it from getting too hot.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Overheat thermostat, Limit switch
Full guide for Neon 2
03
Neon 3 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal air supply system, which is preventing it from igniting or staying lit.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Air pressure switch, Printed circuit board (PCB), Air pressure sensing tube
Full guide for Neon 3
04
Neon 4 High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because the main control panel is failing to send electrical power to the internal gas valve to start the heating process.

Est. cost
£200-350
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for Neon 4
05
Neon 1 lit High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to detect an electrical power supply, meaning it cannot switch on or operate your heating and hot water.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), External fuse or spur, Wiring harness
Full guide for Neon 1 lit
06
Neon 2 lit High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped heating because it has detected a heat safety issue and automatically shut down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
Overheat thermostat, Limit switch
Full guide for Neon 2 lit

on the Saunier Duval Xeon 120 FF

Fused spurPCBWiring harnessOverheat thermostatLimit switchAir pressure switch

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 Saunier Duval 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 31-code list for the Saunier Duval Xeon 120 FF