High
EA on Worcester Bosch CDi Classic

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light a flame, most likely due to an interruption in the gas supply or a part that has worn out.

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

Flame not detected due to a gas issue – the gas supply, power supply or igniter, electrode and lead need checking – contact a Gas Safe installer.

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 tries to start up but fails to detect a steady flame after several attempts. The most common reasons are a temporary interruption in your gas supply, a build-up of carbon on the internal sensors, or a component failure like a worn-out ignition lead.

This fault is particularly common during freezing winter spells, as the external condensate pipe can freeze and back up, preventing the boiler from successfully lighting.

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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