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8/8/8 on Worcester Bosch GB162

Your boiler is simply going through its normal start-up routine after being turned on or reset, so there is no need for concern.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Start-up phase: The boiler starts up after activation of the mains power supply or completion of a system reset.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Gb162 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Wait for a few minutes for the status code to clear automaticallyIf the code persists for more than 10 minutes, turn the power off at the fused spurWait 30 seconds and switch the power back on to allow the boiler to re-initialise

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