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Worcester Bosch Burner motor fails to operate Fault Code

Q: What does the Worcester Bosch Burner motor fails to operate fault code mean?

Your boiler's fan unit, which clears out exhaust gases, has failed to start, so the system has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

Q: How much does it cost to fix Worcester Bosch error code Burner motor fails to operate?

Typical repair cost for the Worcester Bosch Burner motor fails to operate fault is £200-350 including labour.

Also written as BURNERMOTORFAILSTOOPERATE — same fault.

The Worcester Bosch Burner motor fails to operate fault code means: your boiler's fan unit, which clears out exhaust gases, has failed to start, so the system has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.. It appears on 7 Worcester Bosch models in our database.

Technical description: Faulty motor or electrical supply to motor; Control box fault

Typical repair cost £200-350 (including labour)

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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 motor fails to operate fault code

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Source

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