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Pilot On light on on Baxi Solo 3 40 PF

Your boiler is failing to light its small internal starter flame, which is preventing the main burner from turning on to heat your home.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Indicates the pilot burner status; if not lit, check electrode, gas pressure, and pilot injector.

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.

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