Technical description
Wiring to external device error.
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler loses its digital connection with your room thermostat or smart hub, preventing the message to 'turn on' from reaching the burner. The most common reasons are dead batteries in the wireless thermostat, a loose connection in the wiring behind the control box, or a faulty receiver component inside the boiler casing.
This fault is frequently reported in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time and discover that thermostat batteries have drained over the summer.
Engineer required
This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.