Potterton Lights: On Flash On Fault Code
Also written as LIGHTSONFLASHON — same fault.
The Potterton Lights: On Flash On fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure its own internal temperature to control the heating process safely.. It appears on 3 Potterton models in our database.
Technical description: Thermistor fault. Go to Thermistor section of the fault finding instructions.
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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026