Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch CDi RSF problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch CDi RSF 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.
8 documented codes
6 most common
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
C1 High Engineer

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.

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for C1
02
C4 High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for C4
03
C6 High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£250-450
Parts
Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for C6
04
E2 High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
NTC Sensor, Wiring harness
Full guide for E2
05
E9 High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
High limit thermostat, Central heating pump, Primary heat exchanger
Full guide for E9
06
EA High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£120-300
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Flame rectification probe
Full guide for EA

on the Worcester Bosch CDi RSF

Fan assemblyPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)NTC SensorWiring harnessHigh limit thermostatCentral heating pump

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 8-code list for the Worcester Bosch CDi RSF