Worcester Bosch CDi RSF Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 30 kW 2000-2006 Discontinued

Replaced by: CDi Classic

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C1

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is moving too slowly to safely vent waste gases, so it has stopped working as a precaution.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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C4

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is spinning faster than it should be, so it has automatically stopped working to stay safe.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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C6

Your boiler has detected that the fan, which is essential for safely venting exhaust gases, is not spinning at the correct speed.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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E2

Your boiler has lost the ability to read the temperature of the water used for your radiators, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E9

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage or dangerous pressure levels.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit thermostat
  • Central heating pump
  • Primary heat exchanger

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EA

Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame needed to heat your home's water.

High Engineer only £120-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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F7

Your boiler’s internal safety sensor thinks a flame is present even though it is supposed to be switched off, which has caused the system to shut down to prevent a dangerous situation.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame sensing electrode

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FA

Your boiler has detected that a flame is still burning even though it has tried to turn the gas supply off, which indicates a serious safety sensor issue.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode

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