Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30 CDi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 30 kW 2007-2012 Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-311-9347-311-97

Replaced by: Greenstar 30 Si

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A7

Your boiler's temperature sensor for hot water has stopped working properly, meaning your taps may only provide cold or lukewarm water.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water NTC sensor
  • Connecting lead/wiring

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AS

Your boiler has temporarily lost communication with its electronic room thermostat or control unit.

High DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check that your plug-in room thermostat or timer has working batteries and replace them if needed.
  2. Switch the main power supply to the boiler off for 30 seconds, then turn it back on to reset the system.
  3. Ensure any wireless receiver plugged into the boiler or wall is securely connected and powered on.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • Wireless receiver
  • Main control board

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b1

Your boiler's computer memory chip is loose or missing, meaning the system doesn't know which model it is and has stopped working for safety.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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C6

Your boiler’s internal fan is not spinning fast enough to safely clear away exhaust fumes, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan Assembly
  • Main PCB
  • Air Pressure Switch
E2

Your boiler has detected a faulty internal temperature sensor, which means it cannot accurately monitor the water temperature and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £100-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • CH Flow NTC Sensor
  • Connecting Wiring Harness

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E9

Your boiler has shut down because it has detected that the water inside is Getting too hot, which is a safety feature to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £120-350

What to check first

  1. Check if any radiator valves are closed and open them fully
  2. Ensure your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the gauge
  3. Press the 'Reset' button for five seconds to restart the boiler

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Flushing)

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EA

Your boiler is failing to light the gas or isn't detecting that the flame has started, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working to confirm your gas supply is active.
  2. If it is freezing outside, check that your external condensate pipe hasn't frozen and blocked.
  3. Press and hold the reset button for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensor (Ionisation Probe)
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB

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F7

Your boiler thinks it can see a flame inside the system even though it should be turned off, which is a safety conflict that prevents it from starting up.

High Engineer only £120-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ionisation lead
  • Control board (PCB)

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FA

Your boiler is still detecting a flame even though it has tried to shut off the gas, which is a safety conflict causing the system to lock out.

Emergency Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Ionisation Lead
  • Control Board (PCB)

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Fd

Your boiler has been put into a temporary reset mode because the button was held down too long or pressed accidentally.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Press the reset button firmly once and release it immediately
  2. Wait up to 30 seconds for the display to return to a normal temperature reading
  3. If the code persists, switch the boiler's power off and back on at the fused spur switch

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FO

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error and has safely shut down to prevent any further issues.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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