High
B1 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar i

Your boiler's internal computer brain cannot find its identity chip, which prevents it from operating safely.

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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Code plug not detected: Code plug version, condition and fitting. If OK replace control board.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Greenstar I installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board loses communication with a small, specialized chip called a coding plug that contains the unit's unique settings. The most common reason is that the plug has vibrated loose or become faulty, but it can also happen if moisture or a power surge has damaged the circuitry on the main control board.

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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