High
15 on Glow-worm 18si

Your boiler is unable to control the flow of gas required for ignition, meaning it cannot light to provide heat or hot water.

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

Stepper motor fault (gas valve)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Glow Worm Ci Range installation & service manual, page 34.
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 boiler's internal computer is unable to communicate with or move the motor that controls the gas supply. The most common reason is that the motor has physically jammed or its electronic windings have burnt out, preventing the valve from opening to let fuel in for ignition.

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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