Failure at point Q Medium

Worcester Bosch Failure at point Q Fault Code

Also written as FAILUREATPOINTQ — same fault.

The Worcester Bosch Failure at point Q fault code means: your boiler's internal pump is staying on even after the water has cooled down, which is usually caused by a faulty internal sensor.. It appears on 1 Worcester Bosch model in our database.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: Pump Overrun Test: Pump does not stop when primary temperature drops below 60°C. Replace pump overrun thermostat.
Typical repair cost £120-190 (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 Failure at point Q fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch Failure at point Q 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