Burner does not ignite Emergency

Worcester Bosch Burner does not ignite Fault Code

Also written as BURNERDOESNOTIGNITE — same fault.

The Worcester Bosch Burner does not ignite fault code means: your boiler is failing to start because it is not receiving or burning gas as it should.. It appears on 1 Worcester Bosch model in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Gas supply problem, faulty gas valve, or faulty control board
Typical repair cost £180-350 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Worcester Bosch models that show the Burner does not ignite fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch Burner does not ignite fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Worcester Bosch service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026