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P.03 on Glow-worm Ultracom 2 SXI

Your boiler is temporarily running at maximum heating power to test or calibrate its performance, which is usually a normal operational state rather than a fault.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Forcing the burner to Heating Pmax.

Shared across the Ultracom 2 SXI range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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All 75 fault codes on the Ultracom 2 SXI

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