Worcester Bosch FA Fault Code
The Worcester Bosch FA fault code means: your boiler is still detecting a flame even after it should have turned off, which is a safety concern that prevents the system from running.. It appears on 32 Worcester Bosch models in our database.
Technical description: Flame detected after gas shut off.
What causes the Worcester Bosch FA fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's internal sensors continue to detect heat or an electrical signal from a flame even after the gas supply should have been cut. The most common reason is a gas valve that hasn't closed properly or a faulty sensing probe that is sending an incorrect 'flame present' signal to the main computer. Because the system believes a fire is still burning when it shouldn't be, it shuts down completely as a safety precaution.
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 FA fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- 35 RSF Repair: £180-£350
- 537i Repair: £250-450
- CDi Classic Repair: £180-£350
- CDi Classic Regular Repair: £180-350
- CDi Highflow Repair: £200-400
- CDi RSF Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar 12i System Repair: £120-350
- Greenstar 25 HE Combi Repair: £120-350
- Greenstar 25HE Repair: £150-£350
- Greenstar 28CDi Repair: £180-350
- Greenstar 30CDi Classic System ErP Repair: £120-£350
- Greenstar 30HE Repair: £120-350
- Greenstar 30i Repair: £180-350
- Greenstar 30si Repair: £150-350
- Greenstar 35 CDi Repair: £150-£450
- Greenstar CDi Compact Repair: £120-350
- Greenstar i Junior Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar R29 40 HE Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar Ri Repair: £180-450
- Greenstar Si Combi / i System Repair: £120-£350
- Greenstar System Repair: £150-350
- Greenstar ZWB7 Repair: £150-350
- Heatslave Repair: £180-450
- Hideaway 90 Repair: £180-450
- Highflow 440 CDi Repair: £150-350
- Highflow 550 CDi Repair: £150-350
- R30 HE Plus Repair: £150-350
- Ri 25 HE Repair: £180-350
- Worcester 25/30 HE Repair: £120-£350
- WR325 RSF Repair: £150-300
- ZB 7 27 HE Repair: £150-300
- ZWB 7-25 Repair: £150-350
Source
Worcester Bosch FA fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Worcester Bosch service / installation manuals for each affected model.
- Worcester Bosch 35 RSF manual (PDF)
- Worcester Bosch 537i manual (PDF)
- Worcester Bosch CDi Classic manual (PDF)
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026