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Buderus GB142 C0 288 — The Uba 3 Has no Connection to the Pressure Sensor or There is a Short Circuit
C0 288
The UBA 3 has no connection to the pressure sensor or there is a short circuit. The UBA 3 has no connection to the pressure sensor or there is a short circuit, so check the plug-and-socket connection of the pressure sensor and check the wiring between the pressure sensor and the UBA 3 mounting base. The table classifies it as Locking boiler-fault code.
Applies to
This sensor fault code is displayed by the BC10 control on Buderus GB142 models (24–60), as documented in Buderus GB142 Service Instructions, doc 7214 9400 (chapter 7 fault codes) (7214 9400/07). Codes can differ between controller generations, so always check the manual that matches your unit.
- Bosch Thermotechnology Buderus GB142
- Buderus GB142-24 kW
- Buderus GB142-30 kW
- Buderus GB142-45 kW
- Buderus GB142-60 kW
Controller: BC10 control. Source manual: 7214 9400/07 (2011-12).
Why a code is not a diagnosis
A sensor code usually means the sensor, its wiring or its mounting is faulty; the physical condition the sensor measures (temperature, pressure, flow) may be perfectly normal.
Safe things to observe
- Note the code; there is no homeowner-accessible check for sensor circuits.
- If the appliance still runs, watch whether the code returns and report it when you call.
Do not
- Do not open the appliance to test or replace sensors yourself.
How professional service helps
- A technician measures the sensor and harness against the manual's values and replaces the faulty component.
- Combustion and safety devices are verified with an analyser and the manufacturer's procedure after any repair.
Where ROMA provides on-site service
On-site service is currently offered in Greater Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Tsawwassen, Anmore, Lions Bay, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Mission. Everything else on this site is reference information you can use anywhere in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Can I clear this code myself?
Clearing a code without fixing its cause usually just brings it back. Note the code, check the safe items on this page, then call a licensed technician. If your appliance manual describes a user reset for this exact code and it stays away, no call may be needed.
Boiler locked out? Call with the alert text ready.
The brand, model and this alert are passed along when you request service online, so the technician arrives prepared.
On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.
Sources and verification
- Buderus GB142 Service Instructions, doc 7214 9400 (chapter 7 fault codes) · 7214 9400/07 · accessed September 7, 2026
Facts checked September 7, 2026. Last updated September 7, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.