High
05 on Vokera Syntesi 29

Your boiler is having trouble 'talking' to your wall-mounted thermostat or remote control unit.

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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

Appliance is connected to the optional remote control (RC05) and there is a communication problem.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vokera Syntesi E installation & service manual, page 58.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the digital handshake between the boiler's internal computer and the wall-mounted controller is broken. The most common reason is a loose or damaged connection in the low-voltage wiring that links the two components, though it can also be caused by an internal electronic failure within the remote control unit itself.

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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