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E.04-.12 FAULT CODE
Baxi

False Flame Signal (200/400)

High Severity Engineer Required

On Baxi 200/400 boilers, E.04-.12 indicates a false flame signal is present — ionisation detected without a flame, or gas/air ratio too high (CO2 too high).

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Turn off the boiler at the gas isolation valve

  2. Step 2 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe registered engineer immediately

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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