High Lockout
Fast Flashing on Worcester Bosch 28i Junior

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error that prevents it from starting, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

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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.

Technical description

Internal fault Replace control board

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer experiences a critical electronic failure, preventing it from processing signals or managing components safely. The most common reasons are age-related wear on the circuit board's capacitors or an electrical surge that has damaged the delicate microchips. Because the control board can no longer communicate with the rest of the boiler, the system shuts down immediately as a safety precaution.

This fault is occasionally more frequent during winter months due to increased electrical load on the system and a higher likelihood of power fluctuations during stormy weather.

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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