Baxi E.04.10 Fault Code (Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group)

Safety disclaimer

Fault code summary

Manufacturer

Baxi

Fault code

E.04.10

Fault type

Ignition, Flame failure, Gas supply

Severity

high

Reset

Not specified

Applicable models

Baxi 200 Combi, Baxi 400 Combi, Baxi 600 Combi, Baxi 800 Combi, Baxi Assure 500 Combi, Baxi 600 System, Baxi 800 System, Baxi Assure 500 System

Quick answer

Burner failed to ignite after four attempts.

What does this fault code mean?

Burner failed to ignite after four attempts.

Common causes

• Burner failed to ignite after four attempts.

Symptoms

• The boiler may lock out after failed ignition attempts.

What can the homeowner safely check?

• Check whether other gas appliances are working and whether the gas supply is on.

Boiler reset information

Reset information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source. Do not repeatedly reset an unresolved fault.

When should I call an engineer?

Contact a suitably qualified heating engineer when the fault persists, the boiler locks out, or the manufacturer instructions do not resolve it. For gas appliance work in the UK, use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Engineer diagnosis

• Investigate gas supply, ignition sequence and flame detection.

Applicable boiler models

• Baxi 200 Combi
• Baxi 400 Combi
• Baxi 600 Combi
• Baxi 800 Combi
• Baxi Assure 500 Combi
• Baxi 600 System
• Baxi 800 System
• Baxi Assure 500 System

Related fault codes

• A.02.06 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

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• E.00.04 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

  Return temperature sensor disconnected.

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• E.01.04 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

  Flame loss detected five times in 24 hours.

  Read fault code
• E.01.17 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

  No water circulation (permanent).

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• E.04.01 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

  Flow temperature sensor short-circuited.

  Read fault code
• E.04.03 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

  Maximum flow temperature exceeded or flow temperature sensor short-circuited.

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• E.04.12 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

  Ignition failure — flame monitoring.

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• E.04.13 — Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group

  Fan impeller blocked or maximum RPM exceeded.

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Manufacturer documentation

E.04.10 | Burner failed to ignite after 4 attempts.

Last verified

2026-09-12

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