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5 green flashes on Baxi EP

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a temporary settings glitch and is currently trying to fix itself.

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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

Parameter error on printed circuit board (PCB). Temporary error, will self reset

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This code was read directly from the manufacturer service manual for this model.
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

Wait for the boiler to automatically reset itselfTurn the power to the boiler off and back on at the fused spur switchIf the flashing continues for more than 30 minutes, contact a Gas Safe engineer

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