Worcester Bosch 24CDi BF Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 24 kW 1997-2005 Discontinued
GC Number 47-311-33

Replaced by: Greenstar 25i

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.
3 Emergency 20 High 4 Medium

All 27 documented codes

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CH light On (flashing)

Your boiler has temporarily stopped itself because it detected that the water inside is getting too hot, but it will attempt to restart automatically after a short cooling period.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Central Heating Pump
  • Plate-to-plate heat exchanger
Fast flash

Your boiler has detected a general internal fault and has locked itself out to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £150-450

What to check first

  1. Turn the main power switch to the boiler off
  2. Wait for 30 seconds
  3. Turn the power back on to see if the fault clears

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Fan
  • Air Pressure Switch

Related codes

HW light On (flashing)

Your boiler has sensed that the water inside it is getting too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump
Slow flash

Your boiler has stopped running for safety reasons and needs to be manually restarted to try and get your heating and hot water back on.

High DIY-safe £100-300

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset button on the front control panel.
  2. Press and hold the reset button for at least one second.
  3. Wait for the boiler to restart; if the light stops flashing, the boiler should resume normal operation.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB

Related codes

Burner Lockdown

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the gas needed to create heat, often due to an ignition or sensor failure.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrodes
  • Flame Sensor (Ionisation Probe)
  • PCB
  • Gas Valve
Burner Lockout

Your boiler is failing to ignite the flame needed to produce heat or hot water, so it has purposefully shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
Burner shut-down

Your boiler has temporarily turned itself off because it has become too hot to operate safely and needs to cool down before it can restart.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • NTC sensor
Condition K

Your boiler's internal computer brain is failing to communicate correctly, often due to moisture or a significant electronic fault.

High Engineer only £280-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Control Board)
  • Wire Harness
Failure at point A

Your boiler is struggling to light its small internal pilot flame, which means it cannot fire up to provide heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas meter is turned on or has credit
  2. Check if other gas appliances, like a cooker hob, are working
  3. Try resetting the boiler using the reset button or dial

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Pilot Injector
Failure at point B

Your boiler is struggling to keep its internal pilot light lit, which is preventing the main heating system from starting up.

High Engineer only £90-210

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Pilot Injector
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Gas valve

Related codes

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Failure at point E

Your boiler is failing to light the burner for your heating, which means your radiators will not warm up.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Transformer
  • PCB (Driver Board)
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
Failure at point G

Your boiler is failing to turn down or shut off its flame as it gets hot, which may cause the system to overheat and shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £130-£320

Parts commonly replaced

  • Modureg gas valve actuator
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Main PCB
Failure at point K

Your boiler is not detecting when you turn on the hot tap, so it isn't starting the process to heat your water.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Flow Switch
  • Pressure Microswitch
  • Diverter Valve Diaphragm
Failure at point L

Your boiler is struggling to keep your hot water at a consistent, safe temperature, meaning it may fluctuate between being too hot or too cold.

Medium Engineer only £120-£240

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Temperature Sensor
  • Modureg Valve / Gas Valve Actuator
FAILURE AT POINT M

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has reached an unsafe temperature and needs to cool down before it can be used again.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flow.
  2. Ensure there is enough water pressure in the system by checking the pressure gauge.
  3. Press the reset button once the boiler has had time to cool down.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger
Failure at point O

Your boiler continues to fire even after you have turned off your hot water tap, which can cause the internal temperature to rise too high.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water flow switch
  • Main circuit board (PCB)
Failure at point P

Your boiler is failing to circulate water correctly after it gets hot, which prevents the system from cooling itself down properly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Overrun Thermostat
  • Control Board (PCB)
Failure at point Q

Your boiler's internal pump is staying on even after the water has cooled down, which is usually caused by a faulty internal sensor.

Medium Engineer only £120-190

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump overrun thermostat
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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FAILURE AT POINT S

Your boiler has detected that dangerous exhaust fumes are not leaving the flue correctly, causing it to overheat and shut down for your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £140-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue safety thermostat
  • Flue sensor
  • Flue ducting
Flue Spillage Fault

Your boiler has detected dangerous exhaust fumes leaking back into the unit, which is a serious safety risk and has caused the system to shut down.

Emergency Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Seals
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Fan Assembly
  • Flue Hood
Internal Fault

Your boiler's electronic brain is failing to communicate correctly, which has caused the system to stop working to avoid potential damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control unit
  • Wiring harness
lockout

Your boiler is failing to light the flame, so it has purposefully shut down to prevent gas from escaping into your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
OVERHEAT PROTECTION TEST

Your boiler has failed a safety check because it is unable to automatically shut off the burner if the water temperature gets dangerously high.

Emergency Engineer only £120-190

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB
Primary Overheat

Your boiler has automatically shut down because it has become too hot to operate safely and needs attention to restore central heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Overheat thermostat
  • NTC sensor
Sensor Fault

Your boiler's computer is unable to read signals from essential internal safety sensors, causing it to shut down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB
  • Wiring Harness