Worcester Bosch 28 i SI Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 28 kW 1999 onwards Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar 28i Junior

Download the Worcester Bosch 28 i SI manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

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.
1 Emergency 10 High

All 11 documented codes

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2 lights flashing fast

Your boiler has detected an internal error preventing it from starting up, most likely due to an issue with the electrical circuit board or a blocked flue.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Fan assembly
  • Flue safety sensor
Fast flash

Your boiler has detected a critical internal error that is preventing it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

Your boiler has detected a safety concern or internal fault and has automatically shut down to protect itself, requiring you to manually restart it.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board
Air Flow Device

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases safely, so it has stopped working to prevent any risk to your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Pressure switch
  • Flue seals
CH light On

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because it is getting too hot, likely due to a flow issue within your heating system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Pump
  • Plate Heat Exchanger
  • NTC Sensor
DHW light

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water inside it has become dangerously hot.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • DHW heat exchanger
  • Diverter valve
FAIL POINT K

Your boiler is struggling to detect gas or initiate the heating process, which may be caused by a loose internal connection or an issue with your gas supply.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • Gas valve
Ignition Lockout

Your boiler has failed to start the flame needed to heat your home and has automatically locked itself for safety to prevent a gas buildup.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board
Lock-out

Your boiler is failing to ignite the flame it needs to heat your water, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a build-up of unburnt gas.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
Overheat Cut-off

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected an unsafe rise in internal temperature and needs to cool down before it can restart.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Primary heat exchanger
Pump runs

Your boiler has detected that the internal water temperature has become dangerously high and is running the pump constantly to try and cool itself down.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Primary heat exchanger

6 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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