BoilerFaultCodesWorcester Bosch Failure at point E Fault Code
Also written as FAILUREATPOINTE — same fault.
The Worcester Bosch Failure at point E fault code means: your boiler is failing to light the burner for your heating, which means your radiators will not warm up.. It appears on 1 Worcester Bosch model in our database.
Technical description: Main burner does not ignite during Central Heating sequence. Includes checks for 240V supply at terminal X8, transformer voltage on driver board, and sensor resistance (1.5 to 25 kohms).
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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026