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Neon 2 lit (No) on Glow-worm Ultimate3 Combi

Your boiler has become too hot and has automatically shut down for safety purposes.

Call an engineer soon

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

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Overheat cut off device tripped or thermostat, overheat cut off device faulty

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ultimate 30ff installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the water inside your boiler reaches an unsafe temperature, triggering a safety switch to cut the power. It is often caused by a failing pump that can no longer move heat away from the boiler quickly enough or a buildup of limescale and sludge that restricts water flow. In some cases, the safety sensor itself may have developed a fault and is wrongly reporting that the unit is overheating.

This issue often surfaces when you first turn your heating back on in autumn, as circulation pumps can seize up after being idle throughout the summer.

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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