Your boiler's main internal computer has developed a technical fault and can no longer communicate with the rest of the system.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: Controller ABM03B error – controller has an internal error
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's central control board suffers a hardware failure, meaning it can no longer send or receive instructions to vital components like the pump or gas valve. The most common reason is that the delicate electrical circuits on the main PCB have burnt out or degraded, often due to age or an unexpected electrical surge.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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