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Worcester Bosch d3 Fault Code

Also written as D3 — same fault.

The Worcester Bosch d3 fault code means: your boiler has lost its connection to an essential safety internal plug, meaning it currently cannot communicate correctly with its control system.. It appears on 22 Worcester Bosch models in our database.

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

Technical description: external cut-off switch activated

What causes the Worcester Bosch d3 fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control board loses its physical connection to a specific internal safety plug that identifies how the unit should operate. The most common reason is that the plug has vibrated loose over time, sustained moisture damage, or the internal wiring harness has developed a fault. Without this connection, the boiler shuts down immediately as a safety precaution because it no longer recognizes its own configuration.

Typical repair cost £90-180 (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 d3 fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch d3 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