Your boiler is noting a change in how it reads the outside temperature, but it is typically just an internal setting update and should not stop your heating.
This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.
Technical description: The outside temperature of the sensor connected to the control unit is utilised internally
What causes this fault?
This code is triggered when the boiler's internal computer updates how it processes information from the outdoor weather sensor. It is essentially a background synchronization task where the system re-calibrates the temperature data to ensure your heating runs efficiently. It rarely indicates a physical breakdown and is usually just the software confirming its settings are correct.
DIY fix possible
Press the 'OK' or 'Reset' button on the control panel to clear the notificationCheck for any other fault codes that might be appearing alongside itMonitor the boiler to ensure it is still providing heating and hot water as normal
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