Boiler in heating mode
Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000+ Fault codes & diagnostics
99 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.
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The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.
| GC number | Appliance (register name) | Produced |
|---|---|---|
| 47-800-53 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 40 C LPG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-54 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 45 C LPG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-55 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 50 C LPG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-32 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 45 R NG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-33 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 50 R NG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-34 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 30 S LPG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-35 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 35 S LPG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-36 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 30 R LPG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-37 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 35 R LPG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-38 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 40 R LPG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-39 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 45 R LPG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-40 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 50 R LPG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-46 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 40 C NG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-44 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 32 C NG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-45 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 36 C NG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-51 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 32 C LPG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-52 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 36 C LPG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-47 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 45 C NG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-48 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 50 C NG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-27 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 30 S NG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-28 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 35 S NG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-29 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 30 R NG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-30 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 35 R NG | 2024–present |
| 41-800-31 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 40 R NG | 2024–present |
| 47-800-51 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 32 C LPG V2 | 2025–present |
| 47-800-44 | Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 32 C NG V2 | 2025–present |
Appliance names and production years are taken from the UK Product Characteristics Database (the SAP/SEDBUK register). Where a GC number is also printed in this model's own manufacturer manual, both sources were checked to agree.
All 99 documented codes
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Boiler in hot water mode
Boiler in anti-cycle mode
Boiler in standby, no heat energy demand
Current prim. water temp. higher than set val.
Chimney sweep demand
Fan shut down during safety time
Maximal flue gas thermostat or heat exchanger maximal thermostat has activated
No flame signal after ignition
Flame signal without flame present
Flame failed during burner operation
Boiler locked by external switching contact
Boiler identification module or device electronics faulty
Gas valve electrical fault
Conflicting versions of boiler electr. and boiler identification
System fault
Boiler electronics faulty
Boiler electr. system fault
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
Heat demand lower than energy supplied
Relay test was activated
Flame monitoring
Operation of burner and fan interrupted
Pump stuck or running in air
Burner starting
Opening air/gas ratio control valve/oil solenoid valves
Boiler in hot water anti-cycle mode
Flame signal after closing the fuel supply
Ventilation program
Anti-seizing functn. active
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
Boiler identification module or boiler electronics faulty
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault burner control unit
Low loss header temp. sensor faulty
No communication via EMS BUS connection
Max. combustion point reached
System pressure too low
Maintenance interval expired
Incorrect pump type detected
Cylinder charging or hot water temperature sensor faulty
Maximum run time including standby time reached
Return temp. sensor is faulty
Outside temp. sensor faulty - heating back-up operation active
System pressure sensor faulty or not connected
Outside temp. sensor or lambda probe faulty.
Maintenance is due on <dd.mm.yyyy> please call your service engineer
Maintenance is now due please call your service engineer
Maintenance is overdue please call your service engineer
Heat exchanger temp sensor short circuit
Heat exchanger temp sensor disconnected
Internal fault
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
Fault in flue system
Boiler electr. system fault
Boiler electr. system fault
Boiler electr. system fault
Fault in flame monitoring
Boiler electr. system fault
Boiler electr. system fault
Boiler electr. system fault
Boiler electr. system fault
Boiler electr. system fault
Internal fault
System fault boiler electronics / basic controller
System fault burner control unit
Incorrect code plug detected
No flame signal with low output
No flame signal with high output
No flame signal following starting procedure
Loss of flame too many times
Internal fault when testing the ionisation signal
Boiler does not support the parameters set for the hydraulic configuration
Hydraulic configuration at the boiler activated
Boiler electr. system fault
No fan signal available
No fan signal available
The heat exchanger sensor or both supply and heat exchanger sensors are defect
Flow temperature too high
Flow temperature rise in heat exchanger too rapid
Refilling system pressure
Maximum number of refills reached
Pressure drop in heating system too rapid
System pressure too low
Mains voltage too low
Locking fault: Boiler is in the super lock-out condition
Locking fault: Boiler is in the super lock-out condition
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