High
S.42 on Glow-worm Flexicom cx

Your boiler has temporarily stopped providing heating or hot water because an external control or smart accessory is preventing it from firing up.

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

Accesory Module is blocking burner operation

From this model's manual
Verified against the Glow Worm Flexicom Cx installation & service manual, page 45.
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 an external device connected to the boiler, such as a smart thermostat or a wireless receiver, sends a signal to stop the burner from firing. The most common reason is a loss of communication between your thermostat and the boiler, often caused by dead batteries or a signal interference. Essentially, the boiler is waiting for a 'go' signal from your controls that never arrives or is being actively blocked.

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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