Your boiler is notifying you that it has been configured to be controlled by a single external timer or thermostat wire rather than a smart system.
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.
Technical description: 1x Switched Live Mode selected.
What causes this fault?
This code appears because the boiler has been electronically told to look for a single basic control wire to turn the heating on and off. It often happens after a power cut, a system reset, or if a new smart thermostat has been installed incorrectly, causing the boiler's internal settings to mismatch the physical wiring. Rather than a broken part, it is simply the boiler asking for clarification on how it should receive its instructions.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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