Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Regular Fault codes & diagnostics

72 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Regular Natural GasLPG 30-50 kW 2018-present
GC Numbers 41-406-8241-406-95
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1-A2

Your boiler has detected an electrical issue with its internal pump, meaning it cannot circulate water effectively to provide your home with heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board
1-d4

Your boiler has detected an issue with your solar water heating system, meaning it cannot currently communicate with or properly integrate the solar-heated water into your home's system.

Low Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar sensor
  • Solar controller
  • Wiring harness
214

Your boiler has detected that the internal air circulation fan is not starting or running correctly, so it has turned itself off to stay safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

224

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor
  • Safety limit thermostat

Related codes

227

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is failing to light or stay on, so it has stopped for your safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

228

Your boiler has detected an internal error where it thinks a flame is present when it actually isn't, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

229

Your boiler has stopped working because the flame has unexpectedly gone out while it was trying to heat your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

232

Your boiler has been intentionally switched off by an external device, such as a smart controller, a timer, or a safety sensor, which is preventing it from firing up.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External timer
  • Wiring centre
  • Smart thermostat receiver

Related codes

233

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating with its internal components, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent any further issues.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler identification module
  • Main PCB

Related codes

234

Your boiler has detected an electrical issue with the internal component that controls the gas supply, meaning it cannot safely start up to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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235

Your boiler's internal computer is having a communication error because its software does not match the hardware components currently installed.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • HCM (Heating Control Module)
  • Control board
237

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error between its main control components, causing it to stop operating until the issue is resolved.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control unit
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

Related codes

238

Your boiler's main computer is having trouble communicating, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

242

Your boiler's main control unit is having trouble communicating with its internal electrical components, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Control unit

Related codes

244

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or software issue with its main control board, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

245

Your boiler's main computer has encountered an internal error and cannot communicate with the rest of the system to operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

246

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Basic Controller module

Related codes

247

Your boiler's main computer brain is experiencing a technical communication error, meaning it cannot safely operate your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

248

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Display interface

Related codes

249

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error and has shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Display interface

Related codes

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250

Your boiler's main computer is having trouble communicating, which has caused the system to shut down to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

251

Your boiler's main computer has detected a serious internal communication error and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

252

Your boiler's main computer has encountered a serious internal error and can no longer safely operate your heating or hot water system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Unit

Related codes

253

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious error and is unable to communicate with its own systems, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Control unit

Related codes

254

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a serious electronic error and has stopped working to protect the system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

257

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

258

Your boiler's main computer is having trouble communicating, which has caused it to shut down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

259

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control Unit

Related codes

262

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing a communication error, causing it to shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

263

Your boiler's main computer is having trouble communicating, which has caused it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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269

Your boiler has detected an issue with the burner flame during operation and has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

273

Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal air or exhaust flow and has safely shut itself down to prevent it from running incorrectly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue seal
  • PCB

Related codes

281

Your boiler has detected that the water pump is struggling to move water around your heating system, likely because it is jammed or there is trapped air in the pipes.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System pressure sensor

Related codes

306

Your boiler has detected that a flame is still present even though it has commanded the gas to turn off, which indicates a potential safety issue with the shut-off system.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
360

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious communication error and cannot safely manage the heating or hot water system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

362

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating with the internal parts, causing the system to stop working to ensure safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler identification module
  • Main control board (PCB)

Related codes

363

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a serious communication or hardware error that prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

604

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error and has safely shut itself down to prevent operation while it is uncertain about its internal control status.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

1022

Your boiler has lost the connection to the temperature sensor in your hot water cylinder, which means it cannot reliably detect when your water needs heating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

1025

Your boiler is struggling to accurately monitor the temperature of the water returning to it, which prevents it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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2085

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2908

The boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error and cannot operate correctly, which has caused your heating and hot water to shut down.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Unit
  • Main PCB
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2910

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust gases properly, likely because the external vent is blocked, disconnected, or damaged.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue terminal
  • Flue pipe seals
  • Air pressure switch

Related codes

2914

Your boiler's electronic control system is experiencing an internal communication error, which means it cannot safely operate your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2915

Your boiler's main control unit is experiencing a communication error, meaning it can no longer safely operate your heating or hot water system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2916

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to communicate with its electrical components, preventing it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2920

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot confirm that the internal flame is burning correctly, so it has shut down for your safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Control board/PCB

Related codes

2923

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a significant electrical communication error that is preventing the system from operating safely.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Communication cable

Related codes

2924

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a serious electronic communication error, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent further damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2925

Your boiler's internal electronic control system has encountered a communication error and is unable to operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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2926

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to communicate properly with its components, causing the system to stop working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Control module

Related codes

2927

Your boiler's main control unit has detected an electrical communication failure, meaning the system cannot safely operate your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2928

Your boiler's computer has encountered a serious internal error and has shut itself down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2931

Your boiler's main computer has encountered a serious internal error and can no longer safely control the heating system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2940

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error within its main control system, meaning it has safely shut itself down and cannot operate until the fault is cleared.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2946

Your boiler's internal computer has identified an incorrect configuration card, which prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
2948

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot maintain a stable flame at the lowest power setting.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

2949

Your boiler is attempting to start but is failing to detect a flame, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

2950

Your boiler is trying to ignite but cannot detect a flame, so it has safely shut down to prevent gas from building up.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

2951

Your boiler is struggling to keep its flame lit and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve

Related codes

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2952

Your boiler has detected an internal error while checking the flame sensor, meaning it cannot confirm that the burner is operating safely and has stopped working to prevent a hazard.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ionisation probe
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2955

Your boiler's electronic control system is confused because it is set up in a way that doesn't match the physical equipment installed in your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control unit (PCB)
  • System interface module

Related codes

2957

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a significant electrical communication error that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Display interface

Related codes

2961

Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is not spinning or responding, which prevents the unit from starting safely.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

2962

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot confirm that the internal fan, which clears exhaust gases, is running correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2963

Your boiler has detected invalid temperature readings, meaning it cannot safely determine how much to heat your water and has switched itself off to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Main control board

Related codes

2965

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is getting much hotter than it is supposed to be, so it has stopped working to prevent any potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

2965 B

Your boiler has shut down because it cannot circulate water through your radiators, likely due to low system pressure or a blockage.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check your external pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is low, use your filling loop to top the system up to the correct level
  3. Check all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flow freely

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • System filter

Related codes

2966

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is heating up far too quickly, which usually suggests a restricted flow preventing heat from moving away from the burner correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

2966 B

Your boiler has detected that it is heating up far too quickly, likely because water is not flowing through the system as it should.

High DIY-safe £120-350

What to check first

  1. Check your pressure gauge to ensure it is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, and top up via the filling loop if it is too low.
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and any isolation valves near the boiler are fully open.
  3. Check if your central heating programmer is set to 'on' and that your pump is making a faint humming noise.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Diverter valve
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2972

Your boiler is struggling because the electricity supply coming into your home is dipping below the level required to keep the system running reliably.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

D4

Your boiler is preventing itself from overheating because the water inside is heating up much faster than it can be moved around your home.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • System filter

36 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

1-d3 Diagnostic Your boiler is displaying a code related to solar heating panels, but your system does not have these panels connected. 1-E1 Diagnostic Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication or software setup mismatch, which prevents it from operating correctly. 1-E2 Diagnostic Your boiler's electronic control panel is experiencing a software communication glitch that is preventing it from functioning correctly. 1-E3 Diagnostic Your boiler is having trouble recognising its internal configuration settings, meaning it cannot start up safely because it lacks the necessary instructions on how to operate. 1-E4 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to recognise its internal configuration settings, meaning it cannot start up correctly because it does not know exactly which model or settings it should be using. 1-EA Diagnostic Your boiler has detected an internal software communication error, meaning it has safely shut itself down until the control system is properly aligned or reset. 1-Eb Diagnostic Your boiler's internal computer is reporting an issue with its software configuration that prevents it from starting up correctly. 200 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently heating your home as requested. 201 Status Your boiler is currently focused on heating your hot water supply as requested, rather than having a technical fault. 202 Status Your boiler is perfectly safe and is simply taking a short, scheduled pause to prevent internal parts from wearing out too quickly. 203 Status Your boiler is perfectly healthy and is simply waiting for a signal from your thermostat to start heating your home or water. 204 Status Your boiler is temporarily turning off because the water inside it has become hotter than the thermostat is currently requesting. 208 Status Your boiler has been accidentally switched into a testing mode used by engineers to check combustion levels, which stops it from heating your home normally. 265 Status Your boiler is perfectly healthy and is simply turning itself down or off temporarily because the heating demand in your home is currently lower than the boiler's minimum power setting. 268 Status Your boiler is currently in a manual testing mode, usually activated by an engineer or someone navigating the settings menu to check the internal parts. 283 Status Your boiler is currently just waking up and getting ready to fire up the burners to heat your home. 284 Status Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal components that regulate the mixture of gas and air needed for safe operation, and it has shut itself down as a safety precaution. 357 Status Your boiler is currently running an automated self-cleaning cycle to remove trapped air from the system and does not require any action. 358 Status Your boiler has performed a brief, automatic maintenance movement to keep its internal parts moving freely and prevent them from getting stuck. 815 Diagnostic Your boiler is having trouble 'talking' to the external sensor that monitors the temperature of the water circulating through your heating system. 1010 Status Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to talk to its controls, likely due to a loose or damaged data wire. 1013 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that it is running at its absolute maximum heat capacity and has temporarily paused to prevent overheating or component stress. 1018 Diagnostic Your boiler is reminding you that it is due for its scheduled annual service to ensure it continues to run safely and efficiently. 1019 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that the water pump inside the unit does not match the settings configured in the system software. 1023 Diagnostic Your boiler has been running for an unusually long period without a break, which has triggered a safety shut-off to prevent excessive wear. 1037 Diagnostic Your boiler has lost the signal from the weather sensor installed outside your home and is now using default settings to keep you warm. 1068 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the outside air temperature, which might cause your heating to be slightly less efficient at adjusting to weather changes. 1070 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply reminding you that its annual service is now due to keep it running efficiently and safely. 1071 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply reminding you that it is time for its annual service to ensure it continues running safely and efficiently. 1072 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply reminding you that it is time for its annual professional service to ensure it remains safe and efficient. 1075 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with an internal sensor, causing it to shut down for safety reasons so it cannot provide heating or hot water. 1076 Diagnostic Your boiler has lost the connection to a sensor responsible for monitoring the heat, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating. 2956 Status Your boiler has detected a conflict in its internal settings, likely because the control system has been reset or incorrectly configured during a recent update or installation. 2968 Status Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside your heating system has dropped too low and needs to be topped up to function correctly. 2969 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that it has been topped up with water too many times, suggesting there may be a hidden leak in your heating system. H-- Status Your boiler is operating normally and simply informing you that there are no scheduled maintenance or service tasks required at this time.

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