Your boiler's electronic system is struggling to correctly detect the flame signal, which could lead to it locking out for safety.
This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.
Technical description: Digitised ionisation – potential error
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer receives an unstable or unexpected signal from the flame sensing components. It usually happens because the sensor that monitors the flame is dirty, worn out, or the electrical connection between the sensor and the main control board has become weak.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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