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BAXI FAULT CODE
Baxi E168
A general PCB lockout — the control board has entered a safety lockout without identifying a more specific cause, often appearing after a power cut or electrical interruption.
WHAT E168 TYPICALLY INDICATES
A general PCB lockout — the control board has entered a safety lockout without identifying a more specific cause, often appearing after a power cut or electrical interruption.
WHAT TO DO
A power-cycle reset is sometimes enough after a genuine power interruption, but if the code returns, This is not a DIY fix — it requires a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose and repair safely.
A NOTE ON GAS SAFE REGISTRATION
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