Glow-worm neon4 Fault Code
Also written as NEON4 — same fault.
The Glow-worm neon4 fault code means: your boiler is unable to light the pilot flame, which means it cannot fire up to provide heating or hot water.. It appears on 12 Glow-worm models in our database.
Technical description: Is there 240V~ between pilot gas valve solenoid blue and brown connections? Isolate supply, test harness continuity. If satisfactory replace printed circuit board.
What causes the Glow-worm neon4 fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's control system attempts to light the pilot flame but fails to receive the electrical signal or gas flow required to start the ignition process. The most common reason is an electrical failure in the main circuit board or a faulty solenoid preventing the gas valve from opening, meaning the boiler cannot safely begin the heating process.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Source
Glow-worm neon4 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