Your boiler's internal computer has suffered a critical failure and can no longer control the heating system safely.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
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What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board suffers an electrical failure, preventing it from processing instructions or monitoring safety sensors. The most common reasons are internal component wear, moisture ingress, or an electrical surge that has damaged the delicate circuitry on the board.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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