What does the Worcester Bosch 1-EA fault code mean?

Your boiler's internal computer has identified a mismatch or issue with its software version, which prevents it from operating correctly.

How much does it cost to fix Worcester Bosch error code 1-EA?

Typical repair cost for the Worcester Bosch 1-EA fault is £120-450 including labour.

Worcester Bosch 1-EA Fault Code: What It Means & How to Fix It

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Software version of the equipment electronics (main version)

Shared across the Greenstar 8000 Life range

This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when there is a communication failure or a data mismatch between the boiler's main control board and its memory chip, known as the code plug. It usually happens if the electronics have suffered a software corruption or if the internal components are no longer compatible with one another. Essentially, the boiler’s 'brain' no longer recognises its own operating instructions and shuts down for safety.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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All 151 fault codes on the Greenstar 8000 Life Combi

Seeing a different code? Every code this model can display, in one place.

1-A1 1-A2 1-A3 1-A5 1-A6 1-A7 1-b2 1-b3 1-b4 1-b7 1-b8 1-C1 1-C2 1-C4 1-C6 1-d1 1-d2 1-d3 1-d4 1-d5 1-E1 1-E2 1-E3 1-E4 1-Eb 200 200 O 201 201 O 202 202 O 203 204 204 O 208 214 224 224 V 227 227 V 228 228 V 229 232 233 234 235 237 238 242 244 245 249 250 251 252 253 254 257 258 259 262 263 265 268 269 273 281 283 284 305 306 306 V 357 358 360 360 V 362 363 604 815 1010 1010 O 1013 1017 1017 W 1018 1019 1021 1021 B 1023 1025 1037 1037 W 1065 1065 B 1068 1068 W 1070 1071 1072 1075 1075 W 1076 1076 W 2085 2908 2910 2914 2915 2916 2920 2920 V 2923 2924 2925 2926 2928 2931 2940 2946 2946 V 2948 2948 B 2949 2950 2950 B 2951 2952 2955 2956 2957 2961 2962 2963 2963 B 2965 2965 B 2966 2966 B 2968 2969 2970 2970 B 2971 2971 B 2972 A-A5 A-b2 A-b4

Your boiler's internal computer has identified a mismatch or issue with its software version, which prevents it from operating correctly.

What the manual says

What causes this fault?

Engineer required

Avoid the next call-out bill

All 151 fault codes on the Greenstar 8000 Life Combi

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