Worcester Bosch 24i/28i Junior Fault codes & diagnostics

26 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW 2006-2012 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar i Junior

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
22 High 1 Medium 3 Low

All 26 documented codes

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Flashing light

Your boiler is attempting to light but failing to keep a flame, which means it cannot produce hot water or heating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board
Lock-out (Flashing light)

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame or maintain it, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Lock-out: Flashing light

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame needed to heat your water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Lockout light (flashing)

Your boiler is failing to start safely, so it has locked itself to prevent any issues while it is unable to ignite properly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
LOCKOUT LIGHT FLASHING

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light or stay lit, so it has purposefully shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Autofroststat mode

Your boiler has detected very cold temperatures nearby and has turned itself on to heat up its internal components and prevent your pipes from freezing.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Ensure the room where the boiler is located is kept slightly warmer
  2. Check that no external windows near the boiler are left open during freezing weather
  3. Once the internal temperature rises, the boiler will automatically return to normal operation
BURNER LIGHT ONLY

Your boiler is currently protecting itself from freezing by running in a special cold-weather mode, or the status light on your display has broken.

Low Engineer only £100-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • LED indicator lamp
Burner Lock-out

Your boiler has stopped working for safety reasons and requires a manual reset to attempt to start again.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Locate the temperature control knob on the front of the boiler.
  2. Turn the knob fully anticlockwise to the 'O' (reset) position and hold for a few seconds.
  3. Turn the knob back clockwise to your desired temperature setting to see if the burner ignites.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
DEMAND LIGHT ONLY

Your boiler is correctly telling you that it has already reached the temperature you asked for and is simply waiting for the water to cool down before heating it up again.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
FAULT POINT A

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely unresponsive to your heating controls.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Internal fuse
  • Power supply lead
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FAULT POINT B

Your boiler is receiving a signal to turn on but is failing to initiate the heating process, indicating a breakdown in communication between your thermostat and the boiler's internal controls.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • External programmer/thermostat
FAULT POINT C

Your boiler is not firing up correctly to provide heat because it is failing to receive a clear signal from your thermostat or controls.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board
  • Wiring harness
  • Heating demand selector
FAULT POINT D

Your boiler has stopped working completely and has entered a safety 'lockout' mode, meaning it needs a manual reset or a professional assessment to restart safely.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

FAULT POINT E

Your boiler has detected an internal failure and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve
  • Ignition Electrode
FAULT POINT F

Your boiler is experiencing a general operational issue because it cannot maintain the correct water temperature, preventing it from working reliably.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Diverter Valve
lock-out

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect a flame, so it has purposefully shut down to prevent gas from building up inside your home.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Lock-out (Steady light)

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down for safety to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger
Lock-out: Steady light

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
Lockout light (constant)

Your boiler has reached an unsafe temperature and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Heat Exchanger
LOCKOUT LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Central heating pump
  • NTC thermistor
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LOCKOUT LIGHT ON (CONSTANTLY)

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Central heating pump
  • NTC sensor
LOCKOUT LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Diverter valve cartridge
  • NTC thermistor
No lights

Your boiler has completely lost power, meaning it cannot switch on to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • External fuse
  • Transformer
NO LIGHTS AT ALL

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely unresponsive, meaning it cannot provide heating or hot water until the electrical supply is restored.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board fuse
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Mains isolator switch
OTHER FAULTS

Your boiler is struggling to control its internal temperature correctly, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating or inefficient operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor (Thermistor)
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Gas Valve
Steady light

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent any damage to the internal parts.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor