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rE 98 High

Your boiler's main internal computer has encountered a startup failure and cannot control the heating process.

Technical description: Electronic card start error.
Typical repair cost: £180-350 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the Reset button on the control panelPress and hold the Reset button for 3 to 5 secondsWait for the boiler to complete its restart sequence

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