Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Style Combi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 30-50 kW 2018 onwards
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All 75 documented codes

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Green/Red - blinking

Your boiler has detected a minor fluctuation in the water circulation system, but it is still operating safely and does not require immediate intervention.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
1-A2

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or unexpected electronic fault that is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness
1-d4

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with your solar water heating system, which may prevent the solar panels from boosting your hot water.

Low Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar sensor
  • Solar module
  • Wiring harness
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

Related codes

214

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for clearing exhaust gases has failed to start correctly, so it has automatically shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

215

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot confirm that the internal fan is blowing air correctly to safely clear exhaust gases.

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 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

229

Your boiler is struggling to stay lit and has cut itself off as a safety precaution because it cannot maintain a stable flame.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Condensate trap

Related codes

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232

Your boiler has been instructed to turn off by an external device, such as a smart thermostat, weather sensor, or a specialized security system.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External control unit
  • Communication module
  • Wiring bridge

Related codes

233

Your boiler's computer is having trouble recognising its own internal settings and components, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control unit
  • PCB
  • Coding plug

Related codes

234

Your boiler is struggling to communicate with the part that controls the gas supply, meaning it cannot ignite to provide heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

235

Your boiler's internal computer system is having a communication error because it cannot recognise the current configuration of the internal electrical parts.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
  • Key Coding Plug

Related codes

237

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error and has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

238

Your boiler's main computer control panel has encountered an internal error and cannot communicate with the rest of the unit to heat your home.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control unit

Related codes

242

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal electronic control system that prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
244

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and needs to be reset or inspected by a professional.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

245

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

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

247

The internal computer board of your boiler is experiencing a communication or processing error, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

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249

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error or software glitch that is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control unit
  • PCB

Related codes

250

Your boiler's main computer brain is experiencing a general error and cannot communicate properly to start the system.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

251

Your boiler's main computer brain is experiencing a internal communication error, which has caused it to stop working for your safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

252

Your boiler's main computer is experiencing a software or communication error and 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

253

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing an internal error and cannot communicate with the rest of the unit, meaning it has shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

254

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a memory error, which means it cannot safely control its own operation and has shut down to protect itself.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

257

Your boiler's main control 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 Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

258

Your boiler's main computer system has encountered an internal error and needs a reset to try and regain control.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
259

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error with its main control system, meaning it cannot process the signals needed to operate safely.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board
  • Wiring harness

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262

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 Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

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263

Your boiler's computer has encountered a memory or communication error and is unable to follow its normal startup routine.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

265

Your boiler is struggling because it is producing more heat than your home is currently ready to absorb, which usually happens when the internal flow of water is blocked or restricted.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • System filter

Related codes

269

Your boiler has detected that the flame inside is not staying lit as it should, so it has turned itself off to stay safe.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

273

Your boiler has detected that the internal components responsible for burning fuel and venting gases are not communicating properly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flue connector
281

Your boiler is not detecting enough water flow or pressure to push warmth into your radiators and taps.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Diverter valve cartridge
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
350

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in a temperature sensor, which is preventing it from safely heating your home or water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

360

Your boiler's internal computer has lost its 'identity' because the small data chip that tells it how to operate correctly is either faulty or not plugged in properly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding plug
  • Main PCB

Related codes

362

Your boiler's computer is having trouble recognising its internal configuration or has suffered a hardware failure, meaning it cannot operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board
  • Coding plug

Related codes

363

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing an internal error and cannot communicate properly, which means it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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365

Your boiler has detected that a small valve responsible for controlling the fuel supply is not closing properly, which means it cannot operate safely.

Emergency Engineer only £250-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve assembly

Related codes

604

Your boiler has detected a failure within its internal electronic brain, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner control unit
  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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
1025

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read how hot the water returning from your radiators is, which prevents it from heating your home properly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return 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
2085

Your boiler has detected an internal software or communication error that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
2908

Your boiler's main computer control panel is experiencing a communication or processing error, preventing the system from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

2910

Your boiler is struggling to breathe properly because its flue pipe, which vents gases outside, may be blocked or disconnected.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue assembly seals
  • Fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue pipe sections

Related codes

2914

Your boiler's internal electronic brains have lost their connection, meaning the system cannot safely ignite to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Appliance control unit
  • Burner control unit
  • Connecting wiring harness

Related codes

2915

Your boiler's main control unit is experiencing a communication error, which has caused the system to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Control unit connection lead

Related codes

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2916

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to communicate with its electrical parts, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness
  • Interface Cable

Related codes

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

2923

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

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2924

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

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2925

Your boiler's main control system is experiencing a communication error, which has caused the unit to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness
  • Display Interface

Related codes

2926

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a serious communication error between its electronic components, causing the system to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2928

Your boiler's computer is experiencing a temporary software glitch and cannot communicate correctly with its internal systems.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2931

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a critical processing error and has stopped functioning to protect itself from unpredictable operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2940

Your boiler is struggling because it is not receiving the correct amount of electrical power, which is stopping it from operating normally.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Power supply module

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)

Related codes

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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

2949

Your boiler is trying to start but is failing to detect a flame, which means your heating and hot water have stopped working.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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

2951

Your boiler is repeatedly failing to keep its internal flame lit, so it has stopped working to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Condensed waste trap

Related codes

2952

Your boiler is having trouble confirming that the burner has lit safely, so it has stopped working to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

2955

Your boiler's computer settings do not match the way your heating system has been physically installed, preventing it from functioning correctly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

2957

Your boiler's internal computer has detected a general electrical fault, which means the system has safely shut down to prevent further damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness
  • Transformer

Related codes

2961

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot confirm that the internal fan, which is essential for safely clearing exhaust gases, is spinning correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan harness
  • PCB

Related codes

2962

Your boiler has identified an issue with the internal air circulation system, which is preventing it from lighting safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

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

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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

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

2972

Your boiler is struggling because the electricity supply coming from your mains is weaker than required to operate safely.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electrical supply wiring
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • External power isolator switch

Related codes

28 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. 268 Status Your boiler's internal safety system has detected that an electronic switch failed to respond as expected during a routine self-check. 283 Status Your boiler is currently going through its normal ignition process to start heating your home. 284 Status Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal valve that mixes gas and air, which is preventing it from firing up correctly. 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. 357 Status Your boiler is currently running a brief automatic safety check to clear out any leftover air or gases before attempting to ignite the flame. 358 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine, brief maintenance spin to prevent its internal pump from getting stuck while not in use. 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. 1010 Status Your boiler's electronic controller is temporarily unable to 'talk' to the main system, causing the unit to stop working as a safety precaution. 1013 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that it is running at the absolute limit of its burning capacity and has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating or component damage. 1017 Diagnostic Your boiler has stopped working because the amount of water inside your heating system has dropped below the required level. 1018 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply reminding you that its annual scheduled maintenance check is now due to keep it running safely and efficiently. 1019 Diagnostic Your boiler has identified that the internal water pump does not match the settings configured in the system's software. 1023 Diagnostic Your boiler has been running for a very long time without a break and has automatically paused to prevent overheating or excessive wear. 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. 1070 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply reminding you that its annual service is due, so it is functioning normally but needs a professional check-up. 1071 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply reminding you that it is time for its scheduled annual safety service. 1072 Diagnostic Your boiler is simply reminding you that its annual service is now due to ensure it continues to run safely and efficiently. 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. 2956 Status Your boiler's internal settings are currently mismatched with your home heating setup, preventing it from functioning correctly. 2968 Status Your boiler has detected that the water pressure in your heating system has dropped too low and needs to be topped up to work correctly. 2969 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that it has been topped up with fresh water too many times, which suggests there is a hidden leak in your heating system that needs professional attention.

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