E17
Baxi Outdoor Temperature Source Failure

Thermostat displays E17 and cannot read the outdoor temperature from an external sensor or internet source.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Disconnected or faulty Baxi outdoor sensor, Broken sensor cable, Loss of internet weather service, Misconfigured location settings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Isolate power before working on any wired outdoor sensor connections.

Steps to check:

  • 1. Determine source type: Confirm whether the thermostat uses a physical Baxi outdoor sensor or internet-based weather data.
  • 2. For wired sensors: Inspect the outdoor sensor and cable for physical damage, water ingress, or loose terminals. Test sensor resistance with a multimeter and compare to Baxi’s chart.
  • 3. For internet weather: Ensure Wi‑Fi and cloud connectivity are working and that your location is correctly set in the Baxi app.
  • 4. Reboot and reconfigure: Power-cycle the thermostat and re-enter location or sensor settings.

When to call a professional: If a wired sensor tests faulty, replace it with a genuine Baxi outdoor sensor. If wiring and sensor are good but E17 persists, the thermostat input may be defective.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Baxi outdoor temperature sensor
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