Your boiler's main control panel has lost communication with the internal system, meaning your settings or commands aren't being processed correctly.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: Local user interface fault
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the digital connection between the boiler's display screen and the main internal brain is broken. The most common reason is a loose or damaged wiring connection between the two components, though it can also be caused by an electrical failure on one of the circuit boards themselves.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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