Verified boiler fault code
Baxi E.04.12 Fault Code (Baxi 200/400/600/800 and Assure 500 Combi/System common-code group)
Ignition failure — flame monitoring.
Safety disclaimer
Fault code summary
- Manufacturer
- Baxi
- Fault code
- E.04.12
- Fault type
- Ignition, Flame detection
- 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
Ignition failure — flame monitoring.
What does this fault code mean?
Ignition failure — flame monitoring.
Common causes
- Ignition failure associated with flame monitoring.
Symptoms
- The boiler may lock out.
What can the homeowner safely check?
This information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source.
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
- Assess ignition and flame-monitoring systems.
Applicable boiler models
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Manufacturer documentation
Baxi Error CodesE.04.12 | Ignition failure -flame monitoring.
Last verified
2026-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What does Baxi E.04.12 mean?
Ignition failure — flame monitoring.