Your boiler is failing to light the burner correctly, which is preventing it from heating your home.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: Indicates ignition sequence status. If no flash, check PCB or main coils.
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's control system attempts to light the burner but fails to detect a successful flame. The most common reasons are a malfunctioning ignition board that isn't sending power to the spark, or faulty coils on the gas valve that are preventing fuel from flowing into the burner.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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