Potterton Envoy Plus Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 11.72-23.45 kW 1997-2004 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-591-1141-591-1241-591-1341-591-1441-591-15

Replaced by: Suprima HE

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

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
1 Emergency 9 High 1 Medium 8 Low

All 19 documented codes

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Flashing

Your boiler has detected a fault and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification sensor
Pulse Red (1 flash)

Your boiler has stopped working because it can no longer accurately read the temperature of the water inside it.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Temperature Sensor
Pulse Red (2 flashes)

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

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Case temperature sensor
  • NTC thermistor
  • Overheat thermostat
Pulse Red (3 flashes)

Your boiler has detected that it is dangerously overheating and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or a safety hazard.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat stat
  • NTC thermistor
  • Pump
  • PCB
Pulse Red (5 flashes)

Your boiler has detected that the flame inside has gone out unexpectedly while it was running, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from escaping.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification sensor
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
Pulse Red (6 flashes)

Your boiler is failing to detect the airflow needed for safe operation, so it has shut down to prevent it from firing up improperly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Flue Fan Assembly
  • Venturi tube
Blocking Error

Your boiler has paused its normal operation temporarily because it is waiting for a system condition to improve, such as the water cooling down or the pressure stabilizing, before it tries to restart.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Pump
Display not illuminated

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely switched off, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check that the main boiler on/off switch is in the 'on' position.
  2. Look at your home's fuse box or consumer unit to ensure the circuit breaker for the heating system hasn't tripped.
  3. Verify that the fused spur connection unit (usually a white switch with a fuse) near the boiler is switched on and that the fuse itself has not blown.

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • External fuse or fused spur
  • Transformer
Fan Overrun

Your boiler is currently cooling down its internal components, which is a normal process that happens every time your heating or hot water turns off.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • PCB
Fan Purge

Your boiler is currently running a standard safety procedure to clear out any leftover gases before attempting to light the flame.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Observe the boiler for 1-2 minutes to see if it proceeds to ignition
  2. Check if any other error codes appear after the purge cycle
  3. Ensure the external flue terminal is not obstructed by debris

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board
Hot Surface Igniter

Your boiler is failing to light the internal burner because the component responsible for creating the initial spark or heat has stopped working.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot surface igniter
  • Ignition control board
Lockout

Your boiler has detected a safety fault and has stopped working to prevent further issues, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame sensor
Stand-by

Your boiler is currently in a waiting state and is not actively calling for heat, which usually means it is working correctly but just sitting idle.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your room thermostat is turned up high enough to trigger the boiler
  2. Ensure your heating timer or clock is set to an 'on' period
  3. Check if your hot water cylinder thermostat is satisfied