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S.03 on Glow-worm Ultracom sxi

Your boiler is currently struggling to light the flame needed to provide you with heating and 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

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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 fault occurs when the boiler attempts to light the burner but fails to detect a stable flame after several tries. The most common reasons are a worn-out ignition probe that can no longer create a spark or a blockage in the gas supply preventing fuel from reaching the burner.

This issue often surfaces during the first cold snap of autumn when the boiler is forced to work harder after sitting idle throughout the summer.

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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