Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25CDi problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25CDi into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
22 documented codes
6 most common
4 DIY-safe checks
2 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
Pump has run dry. High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system is too low to circulate heat safely.

What to try first

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; if it is below 1 bar, you need to repressurise the system.Open the filling loop valves (usually a small silver lever or key underneath the boiler) to let water in until the needle reaches 1.5 bar.Close the filling loop valves firmly and bleed your radiators if they feel cold at the top.

Est. cost
£80-150
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Pressure gauge
Full guide for Pump has run dry.
02
2 flashes High DIY-safe

Your boiler has lost water pressure, meaning there isn't enough water inside for the pump to circulate properly.

What to try first

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; it should be between 1 and 1.5 bar.Locate the filling loop (braided silver hose) underneath the boiler and open the valves to top up the pressure.Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air, then re-check the pressure gauge.

Est. cost
£60-120
Parts
Filling loop, Expansion vessel, Circulating pump
Full guide for 2 flashes
03
7 flashes High DIY-safe

Your boiler has overheated because the water inside is not moving correctly or has become too hot, causing a safety sensor to shut the system down.

What to try first

Check the pressure gauge is between 1.0 and 1.5 barBleed all radiators to remove trapped airEnsure at least two radiator valves are fully open to allow water flowReset the boiler using the reset button

Est. cost
£100-£280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulating Pump, Temperature Sensor (NTC)
Full guide for 7 flashes
04
8 flashes High DIY-safe

Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

What to try first

Check that your gas meter is turned onIf you have a pre-payment meter, ensure you have creditCheck if other gas appliances, like a cooker, are workingPress the Reset button for five seconds

Est. cost
£90-280
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Ionisation Probe, Gas Valve
Full guide for 8 flashes
05
Code plug not detected. High Engineer

Your boiler has lost its unique configuration settings, which means the main internal controller cannot read the instructions it needs to operate correctly.

Est. cost
£120-200
Parts
Code plug, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for Code plug not detected.
06
Fan speed too low. High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to push air through its system because the internal fan is not spinning at the required speed, which prevents it from firing up safely.

Est. cost
£200-350
Parts
Fan unit, Fan wiring harness, PCB
Full guide for Fan speed too low.

on the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25CDi

Filling loopPressure relief valvePressure gaugeExpansion vesselCirculating pumpOverheat Thermostat

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Worcester Bosch shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 22-code list for the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25CDi