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uP High Lockout

Your boiler is currently stuck in its startup or programming sequence and is not yet ready to provide heat or hot water.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: PCB Power up / Programming Mode

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's main internal computer loses its configuration or gets stuck during its initial boot sequence. The most common reason is a power surge or a failing printed circuit board that can no longer hold its basic programming instructions.

Typical repair cost £180-450 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Wait up to 15 minutes for the programming cycle to finish automaticallyTurn the boiler power off at the fused spur switch, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back onPress and hold the 'Reset' button for 3 seconds

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