Worcester Bosch CDi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW 2002-2008 Discontinued

Replaced by: CDi Classic

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All 14 documented codes

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A1

Your boiler is struggling because the internal water pump is stuck or cannot circulate water properly, preventing your heating and hot water from working.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Pump head

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A7

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the hot water it produces, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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A8

Your boiler has lost its connection to your room thermostat or control panel, meaning it no longer knows when to turn your heating on or off.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Connection cables
  • Control unit PCB
  • External thermostat/programmer

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b1

Your boiler's internal computer is failing to communicate with its memory chip, causing the system to lock out for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
C1

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan isn't spinning fast enough to safely clear away exhaust fumes.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Venturi tube

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C4

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is spinning faster than it should, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £180-£450

Parts commonly replaced

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

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C6

Your boiler is struggling to breathe because the internal fan is not spinning fast enough to safely clear exhaust gases, so it has safely shut itself down.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

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

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E2

Your boiler is struggling to read its own temperature because a component that monitors the heating water has stopped working correctly.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature 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 to the system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor

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EA

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is not catching, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Condensate trap
  • Printed Circuit Board

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F0

Your boiler's computer is experiencing a general internal glitch that is preventing it from running safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F7

Your boiler has detected a flame signal when it is not supposed to be running, which suggests a sensor or electronic error that requires professional attention to ensure safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve

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FA

Your boiler has detected that a flame is still burning even though it has commanded the gas to turn off.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Fd

Your boiler is simply indicating that the reset button was pressed when no actual fault was present, so it is just waiting for a normal restart.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Turn the selector switch on the front of the boiler to the reset position for 5 seconds
  2. Turn the selector switch back to the main heating/hot water position
  3. Wait for the boiler to cycle through its start-up process