Your boiler's main control unit cannot talk to the gas valve, meaning it isn't receiving the signal it needs to burn fuel and provide warmth.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: No communication between controller and gas valve controller – could not be connected or valve damaged
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer loses its connection with the electronic controller on the gas valve. The most common reason is a loose or damaged connection in the wiring harness, or an internal failure within the gas valve's control module itself.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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