BoilerFaultCodesYour boiler's computer brain has developed a fault and can no longer safely control the burner to heat your home.
Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.
Technical description: The burner control unit is faulty
What causes this fault?
This fault occurs when the internal electronic processor responsible for managing the gas burner fails a critical self-test. The most common reason is age-related wear or a component failure on the control board, which prevents the boiler from safely confirming that a flame is present or that the gas valve is operating correctly.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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