Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30si Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 30 kW 2006-2012 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar 30si Compact

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All 16 documented codes

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A7

Your boiler is currently struggling to measure the temperature of the water it is heating, which means it will stop providing you with hot water.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor

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A8

Your boiler has lost its connection to the remote programmer or thermostat on your wall, preventing it from receiving instructions on when to turn the heating on.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Programmer module
  • Wiring harness
  • Main printed circuit board

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B1

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to identify the specific settings it needs to operate, so it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect functioning.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Boiler temperature below 8°C

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is very cold and has automatically activated its internal frost protection system to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Ensure your heating controls are set to a temperature that keeps the boiler active during very cold weather
  2. Keep your heating on a low constant setting if temperatures are near freezing
  3. Do not switch off the power supply to the boiler

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C6

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for clearing exhaust gases is not spinning at the correct speed to operate safely.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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CA

Your boiler has detected that the water is flowing through your hot water system faster than it can heat up, which often points to an issue with how much water is being drawn from your taps.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow turbine
  • DHW sensor
  • Flow restrictor

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d1

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure its own temperature, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E2

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of the water used for your radiators, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor

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E9

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

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EA

Your boiler is trying to start up but cannot light the internal flame, so it has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Condensate trap

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F0

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error and has shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F7

Your boiler is detecting a flame inside even when it is turned off, which prevents it from starting to avoid a safety hazard.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve
  • Flame Rectification Electrode

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FA

Your boiler has detected a flame even though it has commanded the gas supply to turn off, which means it must be turned off immediately for safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Fd

Your boiler is perfectly safe and functional, but it has detected that the reset button was held down for too long, essentially pausing the system as a precaution.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Turn off the power supply to the boiler at the fused spur or mains switch.
  2. Wait for 30 seconds to allow the internal memory to clear.
  3. Switch the power back on and the boiler should resume normal operation automatically.
LOCKOUT

Your boiler has failed to light the flame after several attempts and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Condensate trap

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