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Keston C36 Combi

Combi Boiler 36kW 2005-2018 ErP A 40 fault codes

<p>The Keston C36 Combi is a combi boiler from Keston, available at 36kW output. Produced 2005-2018.</p>

Keston C36 Combi Fault Codes 40

Code Description Severity Type
E01 Ignition Failure — 5 Attempts The boiler has attempted to light 5 times and failed. The most common Keston fault code. Medium DIY View Guide
E02 False Flame Detected (C36/CSI) The boiler's ionisation circuit is detecting a flame when none should be present. Possibly a power… High Engineer View Guide
E03 Boiler Overheat The boiler has overheated — check for closed valves, air in system, or incorrect water pressure. High Engineer View Guide
E04 Return NTC Fault Return sensor faulty. Medium Engineer View Guide
E05 Fan Failure The boiler cannot detect fan rotation — the fan may be seized or have a wiring… High Engineer View Guide
E06 Fan Fault Fan not running correctly. High Engineer View Guide
E07 Flue Overheat The flue temperature has exceeded safe limits. The flue temperature should be no more than 10°C… High Engineer View Guide
E08 Flame Circuit Error There is a fault in the flame monitoring circuit — possibly the control box. High Engineer View Guide
E09 Gas Valve Drive Error The gas valve or control box has a fault — the valve is not responding to… High Engineer View Guide
E10 Gas Valve Fault Gas valve not responding. High Engineer View Guide
E11 Overheat Protection Safety thermostat activated. High Engineer View Guide
E12 PCB Fault Internal PCB error. High Engineer View Guide
E13 Condensate Blocked Condensate drain blocked. Medium DIY View Guide
E14 Low Water Pressure Pressure too low. Low DIY View Guide
E15 DHW Sensor Fault Hot water sensor faulty. Medium Engineer View Guide
E16 Diverter Valve Fault Valve stuck. Medium Engineer View Guide
E17 Pump Fault Pump not running. High Engineer View Guide
E18 Flow Overheat (C40/C55) On Keston C40 and C55 boilers, E18 indicates the flow temperature has exceeded safe limits. Check… High Engineer View Guide
E19 Flame Lost Flame lost during operation. High Engineer View Guide
E20 Air Pressure Switch Fault APS fault. High Engineer View Guide
E21 Rapid Temperature Rise Flow temp rising too fast. High Engineer View Guide
E22 Flow/Return Differential Temperature gap abnormal. Medium Engineer View Guide
E23 Water Filling Error The water pressure sensor has detected an issue during the automatic filling sequence. Medium Engineer View Guide
E24 Water Pressure Lost 4 Times in 24 Hours The system has lost pressure 4 times within 24 hours — indicating a possible leak. High Engineer View Guide
E25 Outdoor Sensor Fault Outdoor sensor faulty. Low Engineer View Guide
E26 Flame Drop Out The boiler flame has dropped out during operation. Check for flue obstruction, blocked condensate drain, or… Medium DIY View Guide
E27 Mains Voltage Fault Voltage outside range. Medium Engineer View Guide
E28 eBUS Fault Communication fault. Medium Engineer View Guide
E29 Combustion Fault Air/gas mixture outside limits. High Engineer View Guide
E30 Flow Sensor Short Circuit The flow temperature sensor has short-circuited. Medium Engineer View Guide
E31 Flow Sensor Open Circuit The flow temperature sensor circuit is open — the sensor is not connected or has failed. Medium Engineer View Guide
E32 EEPROM Error PCB memory error. High Engineer View Guide
E33 Frost Protection Frost protection active. Medium DIY View Guide
E34 Flame Detected After Shutdown Flame with gas off. High Engineer View Guide
E35 Flue Gas Overheat Flue too hot. High Engineer View Guide
E37 Water Pressure Error The water pressure is too low — increase system pressure using the filling loop. Low DIY View Guide
E40 Water Pressure Too High The system water pressure is too high — above 3 bar. Medium Engineer View Guide
E43 Return Sensor Short Circuit The return temperature sensor has short-circuited. Medium Engineer View Guide
E44 Return Sensor Open Circuit (C55) The return temperature sensor circuit is open on the C55 boiler. Medium Engineer View Guide
E44 (C36) Low Water Pressure (C36) On the Keston C36, E44 specifically indicates low water pressure (this is different from E44 on… Low DIY View Guide

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