High Lockout
9A on Worcester Bosch Greenstar CDi Compact

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal pump that moves water around your heating system has become stuck or failed.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

The display shows alternatively the CH flow temperature and 9A. The pump is blocked. See error E9.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal pump is unable to spin, preventing hot water from leaving the unit. The most common reason is a build-up of black iron oxide sludge that physically jams the moving parts, or an electrical failure within the pump motor itself. Without a working pump, the boiler shuts down immediately to prevent the internal heat exchanger from overheating.

This fault is frequently seen at the start of autumn when heating systems are turned back on after being idle all summer, allowing settled debris to seize the pump.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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