Glow-worm Indicator: Reset/Standby lit Fault Code
Also written as INDICATORRESETSTANDBYLIT — same fault.
The Glow-worm Indicator: Reset/Standby lit fault code means: your boiler has switched itself off because it has either gotten too hot or it failed to light the flame correctly.. It appears on 3 Glow-worm models in our database.
Technical description: Check water system for overheating or ignition failure
What causes the Glow-worm Indicator: Reset/Standby lit fault?
This fault happens when either the boiler’s internal temperature has exceeded safe limits or the burner has failed to light after several attempts. It is often triggered by a lack of water flow preventing heat from leaving the boiler, or an issue with the electrical spark that starts the flame.
This issue often appears during the first cold snap of autumn when a pump that has been sitting idle all summer fails to start up.
DIY fix possible
Check that your gas supply is turned on at the meterEnsure all radiator valves are open and there is water in the systemPress the reset button on the front control panel to see if the boiler restarts
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Gas Safe Register →Glow-worm models that show the Indicator: Reset/Standby lit fault code
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Source
Glow-worm Indicator: Reset/Standby lit fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Glow-worm service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026