Worcester Bosch Greenstar CDi Classic (2012) Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 29-38 kW 2012-2014 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar CDi Classic ErP

The Greenstar CDi Classic (2012) range comes in 3 types

Pick the one you have. The fault codes, GC numbers and manual differ by type.

Each model has its own manual A family spans several manuals, one per model or generation. Pick your model above and its page has the manual its fault codes were read from.

The fault code is already on your display

Note it down before pressing reset — resetting clears the code immediately. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
2 Emergency 8 High 2 Low

All 12 documented codes

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A1

Your boiler has detected that the internal water pump is not working properly, which usually happens because it is stuck or has run without water.

High Engineer only £150-350 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump automatic air vent
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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A7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure your hot water temperature because one of its internal sensors has stopped working properly.

Low Engineer only £90-180 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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A8

Your boiler has lost its connection to its external thermostat or control unit, meaning it cannot properly receive instructions to turn the heating on.

High Engineer only £90-180 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • Wiring centre
  • Main control board

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b1

Your boiler has temporarily lost communication with an internal electronic identification chip, meaning it cannot safely start up.

High Engineer only £100-250 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code Plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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C6

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for safely pushing out exhaust gases is not spinning fast enough.

High Engineer only £150-300 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue assembly
  • Fan
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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E2

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot accurately read the temperature of the water flowing through your heating system.

High Engineer only £120-£220 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • CH flow NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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E9

Your boiler has temporarily shut down because the internal water temperature reached an unsafe limit.

High Engineer only £150-300 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit thermostat
  • Circulation pump
  • PCB

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EA

Your boiler has fired up, but it cannot detect a steady flame to keep itself running safely, so it has temporarily locked out to prevent any unburnt gas from building up.

High Engineer only £90-250 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

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

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F0

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

High Engineer only £250-450 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Circuit Board (PCB)

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F7

Your boiler is confused because it senses a flame inside even though it has been told to turn off.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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FA

Your boiler has sensed that a flame is still present inside even after the gas supply has been turned off, which triggers a safety lock.

Emergency Engineer only £150-£350 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Circuit Board (PCB)

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Fd

Your boiler's reset button was accidentally pressed too many times, and it just needs a few moments to clear the error.

Low DIY-safe Shared across the Greenstar range

What to check first

  1. Wait for 5 minutes to let the boiler system settle down.
  2. Do not touch the reset button again while it is waiting.
  3. The boiler should clear the code automatically and return to normal operation.

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