High
233 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Combi

Your boiler's computer has lost the ability to identify itself and requires a professional reset or part replacement.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Boiler identification module or device electronics faulty

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.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board loses communication with a specialized memory chip that tells the unit exactly which model and power rating it is. It is typically caused by a loose connection, a power surge that has corrupted the internal data, or a hardware failure within the identification module itself.

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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