High
03 on Viessmann Vitodens 025-W, BPKB-24

Your boiler has failed to ignite, meaning it cannot detect a flame to safely start heating your home.

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Call an engineer soon

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

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Test the ignition cable. Test the gas connection and gas supply pressure.

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Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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