Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Style GR8700iW 50 CB Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 2018-present
GC Numbers 47-406-9347-800-04
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204

Your boiler has shut down because the water inside its internal loop has become hotter than the system is programmed to allow.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Primary flow sensor
  • Heat exchanger

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224

Your boiler has detected that it has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit thermostat
  • NTC sensor
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

227

Your boiler is trying to start, but it 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
228

Your boiler is confused because it senses an internal signal that makes it think the flame is burning even when it is not, causing it to shut down for safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

306

Your boiler has detected that it is still sensing a flame even though it has tried to shut off the gas supply, which could indicate a safety issue with internal components.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame Detection Electrode
1021

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water being heated for your taps and shower, so it has stopped heating it to prevent overheating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
1065

Your boiler is currently unable to accurately read the water pressure inside the system because the sensor responsible for this signal has stopped working or has lost its connection.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • System pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness
2920

Your boiler is struggling to detect the flame correctly and will stop working to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

2927

Your boiler has stopped because it cannot maintain a steady flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Condensate trap

Related codes

2946

Your boiler's computer is struggling to identify the specific configuration chip meant for your model, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Main control unit (PCB)

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2948

Your boiler is attempting to start but is failing to stay lit because it cannot detect a flame, which has caused it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

2950

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

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

2963

Your boiler has detected data from its internal temperature sensors that falls outside the expected range, prompting it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

2964

Your boiler is struggling to pump water around the system effectively, which is causing it to stop heating to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Pump
  • Plate Heat Exchanger
  • Diverter Valve

Related codes

2965

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system has become dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensor
  • Pump
  • Primary heat exchanger

Related codes

2966

Your boiler has shut down because the water inside it is heating up much faster than it can be moved around your system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

2967

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature is fluctuating unevenly inside the unit, forcing it to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Central Heating Pump

Related codes

2970

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure in your heating system is dropping much faster than it should, which usually points to a leak somewhere in your radiators, pipes, or the boiler itself.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Internal heating circuit pipe
2971

Your boiler has stopped working because the amount of water inside your heating system has dropped below the required level.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the internal filling link or external filling loop connected to your boiler pipework
  2. Slowly open the valve to allow water to enter the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  3. Close the valve tightly and check that the error code has cleared

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling link
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

14 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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

200 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently working to provide heating to your home. 201 Status Your boiler is currently heating your hot water and is working exactly as it should. 202 Status Your boiler is pausing temporarily to prevent it from turning on and off too frequently while it redistributes heat around your home. 203 Status Your boiler is currently idle and is not reporting a fault, it is simply waiting for a signal from your thermostat to provide heating or hot water. 208 Status Your boiler has been accidentally switched into a specific testing mode used by engineers to check emissions, which is why it is ignoring your normal heating and hot water settings. 305 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing between heat cycles to protect itself and ensure efficient operation, which is a normal behavior rather than a breakdown. 815 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to accurately monitor the temperature of the water circulating through your heating system, which means it may not heat your radiators or hot water as efficiently as it should. 1017 Diagnostic Your boiler has stopped working because the amount of water inside your heating system has dropped below the required level. 1037 Diagnostic Your boiler has lost the signal from the weather sensor outside, so it is now running in a basic mode to ensure you still have heating and hot water. 1068 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling because it has lost the signal from a sensor that tells it how to react to external conditions or combustion efficiency. 1073 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected a faulty signal from its internal temperature reading component, causing the system to stop working as a safety precaution. 1074 Diagnostic Your boiler has lost communication with a key temperature reader, meaning it cannot accurately monitor your heating system and will shut down for safety. 1075 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with an internal temperature monitoring component, which will prevent it from heating your home or water safely. 1076 Diagnostic Your boiler has lost its connection to a sensor responsible for monitoring its internal temperature, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

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