Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30CDi Classic System ErP problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30CDi Classic System ErP into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
11 documented codes
6 most common
3 DIY-safe checks
3 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
A8 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has lost its connection to your thermostat or remote heating controller, meaning it cannot receive instructions to turn the heating on.

What to try first

Check and replace the batteries in your room thermostat or remote control unit.Ensure the heating controller is within range of the boiler and has not been moved.Turn the power switch to the boiler off and back on again to restart the radio connection.

Est. cost
£0-180
Parts
Batteries, RF receiver, Room thermostat / Sense control
Full guide for A8
02
E9 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has shut down because it has detected that the water inside is Getting too hot, which is a safety feature to prevent damage.

What to try first

Check if any radiator valves are closed and open them fullyEnsure your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gaugePress the 'Reset' button for five seconds to restart the boiler

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger (Flushing)
Full guide for E9
03
EA High DIY-safe

Your boiler is failing to light the gas or stay lit, which has caused it to shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances like your cooker are working to ensure gas is being supplied to the house.If it is freezing outside, check if your white plastic condensate pipe is frozen and thaw it with warm water.Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds to see if the system restarts.

Est. cost
£80-250
Parts
Ignition Electrode, Flame Sensing Electrode, Gas Valve
Full guide for EA
04
b1 High Engineer

Your boiler's internal computer chip is missing or has lost its connection, meaning the unit cannot identify itself and has stopped working for safety.

Est. cost
£120-280
Parts
HCM Code Plug, PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Full guide for b1
05
C6 High Engineer

Your boiler’s internal fan is not spinning fast enough to safely clear away exhaust fumes, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

Est. cost
£250-£450
Parts
Fan Assembly, Main PCB, Air Pressure Switch
Full guide for C6
06
E2 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected a faulty internal temperature sensor, which means it cannot accurately monitor the water temperature and has shut down as a safety precaution.

Est. cost
£100-£180
Parts
CH Flow NTC Sensor, Connecting Wiring Harness
Full guide for E2

on the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30CDi Classic System ErP

BatteriesRF receiverRoom thermostat / Sense controlOverheat ThermostatCirculation PumpMain Heat Exchanger (Flushing)

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Worcester Bosch shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 11-code list for the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30CDi Classic System ErP