Worcester Bosch 28Si Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 28 kW 1999 onwards Discontinued

Replaced by: 28i Junior

The 28Si range comes in 2 types

Pick the one you have. The fault codes, GC numbers and manual differ by type.

Each model has its own manual A family spans several manuals, one per model or generation. Pick your model above and its page has the manual its fault codes were read from.

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 6 High

All 7 documented codes

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2 lights flashing fast

Your boiler has detected an internal fault preventing it from lighting, most likely caused by a failed safety sensor or a malfunction in the ignition sequence.

High Engineer only £150-300 Shared across the 28Si range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Fast flash

Your boiler has detected an internal safety lockout error, causing it to stop operating to prevent potential damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300 Shared across the 28Si range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan

Related codes

Slow flash

Your boiler has detected a safety concern or internal fault and has automatically shut down to protect itself, requiring you to attempt a manual reset.

High Engineer only £120-250 Shared across the 28Si range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board
  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
CH light On

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because the water inside it is getting too hot, likely due to a circulation problem.

High Engineer only £120-250 Shared across the 28Si range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC sensor
FAIL POINT K

Your boiler is failing to light the gas burner because it is not receiving the correct signal to start the heating process.

High Engineer only £120-250 Shared across the 28Si range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB
Lock-out

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly, so it has purposefully shut down to prevent gas from building up inside.

High Engineer only £150-300 Shared across the 28Si range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
Pump runs

Your boiler has sensed that it is dangerously overheating and is running the pump constantly to try and cool itself down.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300 Shared across the 28Si range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Central heating pump
  • Heat exchanger

4 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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