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S.98 on Glow-worm Ultracom 2 SXI

Your boiler is temporarily pausing to check its internal temperature sensors before it starts up again.

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

Flow / Return - sensor check is running, demand (DHW or heating) is blocked

From this model's manual
Verified against the Glow Worm Ultracom 2 Sxi installation & service manual, page 55.
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 occurs when the boiler detects a discrepancy between the readings of its two internal temperature sensors, prompting it to briefly pause for a self-test. The most common reason is that one of the sensors is beginning to fail or is giving an inaccurate reading compared to the other. If the sensors do not align after this check, the boiler may eventually shut down to prevent overheating.

DIY fix possible

Wait for 5 to 10 minutes as this is often a self-correcting diagnostic checkEnsure your radiator valves are open to allow water to circulateCheck that your system pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the gauge

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