Medium
232 on Worcester Bosch 2000 GC2000iW 25 C NG

Your boiler has been told to stop running by an external device, such as a smart thermostat or a frost protection controller.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Boiler locked by external switching contact. Check red 13 connection, external condensate pump feedback, or external temperature monitor.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch/Worcester Bosch 2000 Gc2000iw 2019 installation & service manual, page 80.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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