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46 on Alpha Intec 40GS2

Your boiler has lost its connection to the weather sensor that sits on the outside wall of your home, meaning it doesn't know how cold it is outside to adjust your heating automatically.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

External sensor intervention - No continuity of external sensor circuit

From this model's manual
Verified against the Alpha Intec 40gs2 installation & service manual, page 42.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Locate the external sensor box on the outside of your propertyCheck that the wiring at the sensor box has not been damaged or knocked looseInspect the terminal connections to ensure there is no corrosion or water ingressIf the wiring is broken, it will likely need to be replaced by a professional

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