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.
Technical description: Internal control box failure: check/replace the control box.
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer brain suffers a fundamental hardware failure or a memory corruption. It is usually caused by electrical components wearing out over time or damage from a sudden power surge. Once this part fails, the boiler can no longer monitor safety sensors or control the flame, so it shuts down entirely for safety.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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