High
B1 on Worcester Bosch CDi Classic

Your boiler's computer memory chip is loose or missing, meaning the system doesn't know which model it is and has stopped working for safety.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Code plug not detected .

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Cdi Classic installation & service manual, page 54.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control board loses communication with a small, removable chip called the code plug. It is usually caused by the plug vibrating loose over time or failing due to a hardware fault on the main circuit board. Without this chip, the boiler cannot verify which model it is or what safety settings to use, so it shuts down immediately.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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