Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24i / 28i Junior Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 24-28 kW 2008-2015 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar i

The Greenstar 24i / 28i Junior range comes in 2 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.

This boiler uses indicator light combinations

Note which lights are on, off, or flashing and at what speed. Match the combination to the cards below. Do not reset until you have noted the pattern. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
2 Emergency 11 High 2 Medium

All 15 documented codes

Tap any card for details

Fast flash

Your boiler has detected a critical internal error that caused it to shut down for safety reasons and will not restart on its own.

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flue gas sensor
Fast flash / Flashing

Your boiler's internal computer has developed a fault and can no longer safely control the heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £300-500 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Fast flash / Off

Your boiler has detected a critical internal error and purposefully shut itself down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensor
  • Fan unit
  • Wiring harness
  • Code plug
Slow flash

Your boiler has failed to light the flame, so it has safely shut itself down and requires you to manually reset it to try again.

High Engineer only £120-250 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensor
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board
6a

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are getting too hot and has shut down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-£350 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Overheat Thermostat
  • Main Heat Exchanger
  • Burner Seals
A7

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the hot water, which typically results in the system stopping water heating to prevent potential overheating.

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor

Related codes

A8

Your boiler has lost its digital connection to the wireless thermostat or timer controller, meaning it no longer knows when to turn your heating on or off.

Medium DIY-safe £120-220 Shared across the Greenstar range

What to check first

  1. Locate the thermostat or programmer clipped into the front of the boiler or mounted on the wall.
  2. Check if the batteries in your wireless thermostat need replacing.
  3. Try resetting the connection between the transmitter and the receiver by following the pairing instructions in your user manual.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Greenstar Comfort II RF unit
  • Wireless receiver communication module

Related codes

b1

Your boiler's internal computer is failing to communicate with a small memory chip that stores its specific operating instructions.

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code Plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
EA

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it is not receiving enough gas, or its waste pipe or exhaust flue is blocked, meaning it cannot operate safely.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition electrode

Related codes

ERROR

Your boiler's electronic brain is missing a crucial identification chip that tells it how to operate, so it has safely shut itself down until the part is properly installed.

High Engineer only £100-200 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • PCB (Control Board)
FA

Your boiler has detected that the burner is still trying to stay lit even though it should have turned off, which suggests a potential issue with how it manages the fuel supply.

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main control board (PCB)

Related codes

LOCKOUT

Your boiler has failed to light the flame after several attempts and has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas buildup.

High Engineer only £180-350 Shared across the Greenstar range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
No light

Your boiler has completely lost power and is not showing any lights or signs of life.

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Transformer
  • Fuses
Off / Off

Your boiler has lost all power and is completely unresponsive, meaning it is currently unable to provide any heating or hot water.

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

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal Fuses
  • Transformer
  • Control Board (PCB)
On / Off

Your boiler is providing hot water as normal, but there is a communication issue preventing the heating from turning on when you use your thermostat.

Medium DIY-safe £60-250 Shared across the Greenstar range

What to check first

  1. Check that the batteries in your wall thermostat or room programmer haven't run out
  2. Ensure the heating timer is set to 'ON' or 'AUTO' and the thermostat is turned up higher than the current room temperature
  3. Check if any wireless receiver attached to the boiler has a power light or is showing a signal connection

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room Thermostat
  • Wireless Receiver
  • Diverter Valve Actuator

20 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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

Blue indicator light off Status Your boiler has no power and is completely switched off, meaning you have no heating or hot water until the electrical supply is restored. 2 pulses Diagnostic Your boiler is currently in a manual testing mode rather than a fault state, which is why it is temporarily limiting its output. 2 pulses / No light Diagnostic Your boiler is currently in a manual testing mode rather than a fault state, which is why it isn't heating your home normally. 2 pulses No light Diagnostic Your boiler has accidentally been set to a manual service mode and simply needs to be switched back to its normal operating setting. 5 pulses Diagnostic Your boiler is currently in a manual testing mode set by the technician, which makes it run at its highest speed. 5 pulses / No light Diagnostic Your boiler has been accidentally switched into a specific testing mode used by engineers, rather than having a mechanical breakdown. 5 pulses No light Diagnostic Your boiler isn't broken; it has simply been left in a manual 'test mode' used by engineers, and needs to be switched back to its normal setting. 12 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is either too low or too high, or the gauge itself is reporting an incorrect reading. 13 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to pump water around your heating system, likely due to a blockage or a part that is stuck. 14 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water because an internal motor or valve is stuck. 15 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water, which means you may lose one or both of these functions. 16 Diagnostic Your boiler's internal temperature sensor has stopped sending the correct information to the main control board, preventing the system from heating up safely. 17 Diagnostic Your boiler has reached an unsafe temperature and has shut itself down to prevent damage. 18 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that the water pressure has become too high and is releasing the excess through a safety valve. 19 Diagnostic Your boiler's internal pressure management system is failing, which is causing the system to shut down to prevent damage from pressure spikes. 109 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected an incorrect internal configuration chip that doesn't match the specific model's requirements. 115 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected an incorrect or missing internal configuration chip, which means the control system cannot communicate properly with the hardware. No light / Not a fault code Diagnostic Your boiler has been manually set to run at full power for testing purposes and just needs to be switched back to its normal operating mode. Off (No light) Status Your boiler is not receiving electrical power or does not realise you are asking for heating or hot water. Steady on (Burner lit) Status Your boiler is working exactly as it should and is currently burning gas to provide heating or hot water.