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E168 High

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a memory or electrical glitch and has temporarily locked itself down to prevent safety issues.

Technical description: Printed circuit board (PCB) lockout error
Typical repair cost: £250-£450 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the selector switch on the front of the boilerTurn the switch to the 'R' (Reset) position and hold for 5 secondsRelease the switch and wait for the boiler to attempt a restart

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