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Glow-worm error codes

The complete list of Glow-worm fault codes shown on the display, each with what it means and the page that explains how it is diagnosed and fixed.

82documented codes
82with documented causes
8.2TroubleAtlas Score
Glow-worm boiler with the fault code shown on the display
Quick Answer

Glow-worm heating appliances display 82 documented error codes. Each code below opens its own page with the official meaning, the documented causes, the safety assessment and the parts involved.

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All Glow-worm Error Codes

82 codes, each with its own page. Click a code to open the meaning, the documented causes and the repair.

CodeWhat it meansSeverity
F.00Fault: Flow temperature sensor—
F.01Fault: Return temperature sensor—
F.10Short circuit: Flow temperature sensor—
F.11Short circuit: Return temperature sensor—
F.13Short circuit: Domestic hot water cylinder temperature sensor—
F.20Safety switch-oft—
F.22Safety switch-oft—
F.24Safety switch-oft—
F.25Safety switch-off—
F.27Safety switch-off—
F.28Fault: Ignition unsuccessful when starting up—
F.29Fault: Flame loss—
F.32Fan frost protection function active: Fan speed outside the tolerance values—
F.33Fan frost protection function active: Air pressure switch fault—
F.61Fault: Gas valve control system—
F.64Fault: Electronics/sensor/analogue-to-digital converter—
F.67Value sent back by ASIC is incorrect (flame slgnal)—
F.71Fault: Flow/return temperature sensor—
F.72Fault: Deviation in the water pressure sensor/return temperature sensor—
F.73Fault: Water pressure sensor not connected or has short-circuited—
F.74Fault: Electrical problemin the water pressure sensor—
F.75Fault: Pressure sensor—
F.77Fault: Condensate or smoke—
F.78Interruption to DHW outlet sensor at external controller—
F.82Fault: Gas valve switch-off control—
F.83Fault: Burner temperature sensor—
F.84Fault: Flow/return temperature sensor—
F.85Fault: Temperature sensor—
F.88Fault: Gas valve—
F00Flow heating temperature sensor fault—
F01Return heating temperature sensor fault—
F02Hot water temperature sensor fault—
F03Storage tank temperature sensor fault—
F04Ignition fault flame detection—
F06Central heating thermistor /wiring fault—
F07Domestic hot water thermistor /wiring fault—
F08Storage vessel thermistor /wiring fault—
F09System pressure sensor fault—
F10Short circuit: Flow temperature sensor—
F11Short circuit: Return temperature sensor—
F12Connection fault between main pcb and display pcb—
F13Short circuit: Domestic hot water cylinder temperature sensor—
F15Gas valve stepper motor fault—
F16Flame detection faultHIGH
F17Power supply is less than 170v—
F18User interface fault—
F19Central heating thermistor unplugged—
F20Safety switch-oft—
F22Low water pressure or ignition temperature rise too slow—
F24Central heating return temperature 90 degrees—
F25Safety switch-offHIGH
F27Safety switch-offHIGH
F28Fault: Ignition unsuccessful when starting upHIGH
F29Loss of flame during operationHIGH
F3Fan unable to reach ignition speedHIGH
F32Fan frost protection function active: Fan speed outside the tolerance values—
F6Central heating flow thermistor—
F61Fault: Gas valve control systemHIGH
F62Fault in the main board—
F63Fault in the main board—
F64Fault: Electronics/sensor/analogue-to-digital converter—
F65Fault in the main board—
F67Value sent back by ASIC is incorrect (flame slgnal)HIGH
F68Fluctuation of flame signalHIGH
F7Domestic hot water thermistor—
F71Flow heating temperature sensor fault—
F72Permanent temperature difference between flow and return heating sensors—
F73Fault: Water pressure sensor not connected or has short-circuited—
F74Fault: Electrical problemin the water pressure sensor—
F75Pressure sensor fault—
F77Condensate pump error (optional)—
F78Interruption to domestic hot water (DHW) outlet sensor at external controller—
F79Storage tank temperature sensor fault—
F8Tank thermistor (N/A For this appliance)—
F81Overheating of hot water circuit—
F82Gas valve switch-off control faultHIGH
F83Fault: Burner temperature sensor—
F84Permanent temperature difference between flow and return heating sensors—
F85Flow and Return heating sensor fault—
F88Unstable flame (analogue input), underfloor heating contact or gas valve faultHIGH
F9Water pressure sensor fault (please contact GW technical department for further information)—
FA9EBUS fault: Voltage too low—
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What Fails Most Often on Glow-worm

Grouped from the official meaning of each of the 82 codes above — not from opinion. The number is how many different fault codes point at that component.

ComponentCodesExamples
Temperature Sensor20F.13, F.75, F.83, F.85
Water Pressure9F.22, F.72, F.73, F.74
Ignition9F.28, F.29, F.67, F04
Return Sensor6F.01, F.11, F.71, F.84
Gas Valve6F.61, F.82, F.88, F15
Control Board6F.64, F12, F62, F63
Fan4F.32, F.33, F3, F32
Flow Sensor3F.00, F.10, F10
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Parts & Prices

The parts most often involved in the Glow-worm faults listed above.

Temperature sensor (NTC)
OEM Part · Glow-worm
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Water pressure sensor
OEM Part · Glow-worm
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Ignition / spark electrode
OEM Part · Glow-worm
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Return temperature sensor
OEM Part · Glow-worm
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Compatible Temperature sensor (NTC)
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Water pressure sensor
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Ignition / spark electrode
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Return temperature sensor
Compatible · Generic
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Reconditioned Temperature sensor (NTC)
Used / Tested · Glow-worm
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Reconditioned Water pressure sensor
Used / Tested · Glow-worm
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Reconditioned Ignition / spark electrode
Used / Tested · Glow-worm
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Reconditioned Return temperature sensor
Used / Tested · Glow-worm
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Prices and availability vary by region and are shown by the retailer, not by TroubleAtlas.

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Diagnostic Tools

What an engineer uses to work through the codes on this page.

Digital Multimeter (TRUE RMS)

For testing electrode resistance and PCB voltages

$35–$80 View price

Gas Leak Detector

Essential for checking connections after any gas valve work

$25–$45 View price

Manometer / Pressure Gauge

To measure gas inlet and burner pressure

$40–$90 View price

Combustion Analyzer

For verifying flue gas readings after repair

$180–$350 View price
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TroubleAtlas Score — Glow-worm

TROUBLEATLAS · SCORE INDEPENDENT · VERIFIED ★★ TA 8.2/10

How Glow-worm scores

Documentation9.4/10
Maintenance6.9/10
Safety8.4/10

Independently assessed across six dimensions from the documentation, the fault codes and the parts network. Based on 63 error codes across 146 appliances.

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Written by TroubleAtlas Technical Team · Last updated: 2026-08-02 · Sources: manufacturer service documentation · How we verify
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