Worcester Bosch Greenstar 15i System Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 15 kW 2006-2012 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar 15i System ErP

Download the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 15i System manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses indicator light combinations

Note which lights are on, off, or flashing and at what speed. Match the combination to the cards below. Do not reset until you have noted the pattern. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
7 High

All 7 documented codes

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Fan does not run

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly move the air and fumes required for safe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Printed circuit board
Flue overheat

Your boiler has detected that it is getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risks.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump
Ignition lockout

Your boiler is failing to light the flame needed to heat your home, so it has locked itself for safety and requires a manual reset.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • Control board
Internal fault

Your boiler's internal computer is malfunctioning, meaning the system has stopped working entirely to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board unit
lock-out

Your boiler is failing to light the flame, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas leak.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board
LOCKOUT

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light its internal flame, which means your heating and hot water have switched off for safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe
Volatile lockout

Your boiler has detected an internal error and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage, meaning your heating and hot water will not work until it is reset or repaired.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Fan assembly
  • PCB

9 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.