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Worcester Bosch Greenstar R29 40 HE Fault codes & diagnostics
48 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.
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1. Your boiler is currently operating at its lowest possible power setting, which may prevent it from heating your home or water effectively.
Your boiler is currently operating at its lowest possible power setting, which may prevent it from heating your home or water effectively.
Parts commonly replaced
- Printed Circuit Board
- Gas Valve
- Temperature Sensor
Your boiler is currently running at its absolute maximum capacity to meet a high demand for heat or hot water, and the system is flagging this as a status notification rather than a breakdown.
2.0 Your boiler is operating normally and there is no fault present.
Your boiler is operating normally and there is no fault present.
What to check first
- No action is required as your boiler is functioning as intended.
Your boiler is currently taking a mandatory rest period to prevent the system from overheating, which is a normal safety feature after it has been running for a while.
2.5 Your boiler has shut down because it is getting too hot and cannot circulate the heat through your radiators effectively.
Your boiler has shut down because it is getting too hot and cannot circulate the heat through your radiators effectively.
Parts commonly replaced
- Pump
- Diverter valve
- Primary heat exchanger
- System filter
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2.6 Your boiler is struggling to maintain a consistent temperature because the difference between the actual water temperature and the target temperature is outside of the expected range.
Your boiler is struggling to maintain a consistent temperature because the difference between the actual water temperature and the target temperature is outside of the expected range.
Parts commonly replaced
- NTC Temperature Sensor
- PCB
- Primary Flow Sensor
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3.3 Your boiler is struggling to detect the flame needed to heat your home, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any gas build-up.
Your boiler is struggling to detect the flame needed to heat your home, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any gas build-up.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ionisation electrode
- Ignition lead
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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Your boiler is currently running at its maximum heating capacity and is effectively notifying you that it is working hard to meet a high demand for warmth.
5.2 Your boiler is failing to light the flame, which means your heating and hot water have stopped working.
Your boiler is failing to light the flame, which means your heating and hot water have stopped working.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition electrode
- Ignition lead
- Gas valve
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Related codes
9.3 Your boiler's electronic control system responsible for safely lighting the gas flame has developed a fault and cannot start the heating process.
Your boiler's electronic control system responsible for safely lighting the gas flame has developed a fault and cannot start the heating process.
Parts commonly replaced
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
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24 V fuse blown Your boiler has stopped working because an internal safety fuse has tripped to protect its electrical system from an unexpected power surge or short circuit.
Your boiler has stopped working because an internal safety fuse has tripped to protect its electrical system from an unexpected power surge or short circuit.
Parts commonly replaced
- 24V fuse
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
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Your boiler is currently running in a restricted low-power mode, likely because it is performing a specific system test or an automated diagnostic check.
Your boiler is currently running at its highest intensity as part of a technical testing or override mode, rather than experiencing a standard mechanical failure.
A5 Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor used to monitor the temperature of the water leaving your boiler, meaning it cannot accurately control its own heating process.
Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor used to monitor the temperature of the water leaving your boiler, meaning it cannot accurately control its own heating process.
Parts commonly replaced
- NTC Temperature Sensor
- Wiring Harness
Related codes
A7 Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water it is heating, which means you will likely have no hot water until it is fixed.
Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water it is heating, which means you will likely have no hot water until it is fixed.
Parts commonly replaced
- Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC sensor
Related codes
A8 Your boiler's internal electronic controls have lost their connection, preventing the heating and hot water from operating correctly.
Your boiler's internal electronic controls have lost their connection, preventing the heating and hot water from operating correctly.
Parts commonly replaced
- Control Board (PCB)
- Wiring Harness
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AC Your boiler's computer is failing to communicate with its internal control panel, meaning the system cannot safely operate.
Your boiler's computer is failing to communicate with its internal control panel, meaning the system cannot safely operate.
Parts commonly replaced
- Control module
- Wiring harness
- Main printed circuit board
Related codes
Ad Your boiler has identified an issue with the weather compensation sensor, meaning it is currently struggling to automatically adjust its temperature based on the outdoor weather conditions.
Your boiler has identified an issue with the weather compensation sensor, meaning it is currently struggling to automatically adjust its temperature based on the outdoor weather conditions.
Parts commonly replaced
- Outdoor temperature sensor
- Wiring harness
b1 Your boiler has lost its connection to an internal system component, meaning it cannot properly communicate with its own controls to function.
Your boiler has lost its connection to an internal system component, meaning it cannot properly communicate with its own controls to function.
Parts commonly replaced
- Keyed plug / Coding plug
- PCB
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Blue Light Your boiler is currently powered on and functioning normally under its basic settings.
Your boiler is currently powered on and functioning normally under its basic settings.
What to check first
- Check if the boiler is set to 'Eco' mode, which might change how the light pulses
- Confirm your thermostat is asking for heat if the light is on but the radiators are cold
- No action is usually required as a steady blue light indicates the power is on
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C1 Your boiler is struggling because the internal air circulation fan is not spinning fast enough to allow the boiler to fire up safely.
Your boiler is struggling because the internal air circulation fan is not spinning fast enough to allow the boiler to fire up safely.
Parts commonly replaced
- Fan assembly
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
Related codes
C4 Your boiler's fan is stuck running continuously, which wastes energy and prevents the boiler from starting correctly.
Your boiler's fan is stuck running continuously, which wastes energy and prevents the boiler from starting correctly.
Parts commonly replaced
- Fan unit
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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C6 Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is spinning faster than it should, causing the system to stop working to keep your home safe.
Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is spinning faster than it should, causing the system to stop working to keep your home safe.
Parts commonly replaced
- Fan assembly
- Printed Circuit Board
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d1 Your boiler has lost the connection to a sensor that measures the temperature of the water returning from your heating system, so it has safely paused operation.
Your boiler has lost the connection to a sensor that measures the temperature of the water returning from your heating system, so it has safely paused operation.
Parts commonly replaced
- Low Loss Header Sensor
- Wiring harness
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d3 Your boiler is failing to start because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or internal control link to turn on the heating.
Your boiler is failing to start because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or internal control link to turn on the heating.
Parts commonly replaced
- External controls/thermostat
- Wiring harness
- PCB
Related codes
E2 Your boiler's internal thermometer is not sending a signal, so the system is shutting down to prevent overheating because it doesn't know how hot the water is.
Your boiler's internal thermometer is not sending a signal, so the system is shutting down to prevent overheating because it doesn't know how hot the water is.
Parts commonly replaced
- NTC Flow Temperature Sensor
- Wiring harness / Sensor connector
Related codes
E9 Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent any damage or safety issues.
Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent any damage or safety issues.
Parts commonly replaced
- NTC temperature sensor
- Central heating pump
- Heat exchanger
Related codes
EA Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is failing to light or stay on, so it has shut down as a safety precaution.
Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is failing to light or stay on, so it has shut down as a safety precaution.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition electrode
- Gas valve
- Condensate trap
- Printed Circuit Board
Related codes
F0 Your boiler's computer system has encountered a critical internal error and can no longer safely control your heating or hot water.
Your boiler's computer system has encountered a critical internal error and can no longer safely control your heating or hot water.
Parts commonly replaced
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Wiring harness
Related codes
F7 Your boiler has detected that the internal flame is still burning even though it should have turned off, which is a significant safety precaution.
Your boiler has detected that the internal flame is still burning even though it should have turned off, which is a significant safety precaution.
Parts commonly replaced
- Gas valve
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Related codes
FA Your boiler has detected that a flame is still burning even though it has tried to turn the gas supply off, which is a safety concern.
Your boiler has detected that a flame is still burning even though it has tried to turn the gas supply off, which is a safety concern.
Parts commonly replaced
- Gas valve
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- Ionisation electrode
Related codes
Fault Your boiler is struggling to burn gas cleanly, resulting in internal vibrations or rumbling sounds that suggest a combustion issue.
Your boiler is struggling to burn gas cleanly, resulting in internal vibrations or rumbling sounds that suggest a combustion issue.
Parts commonly replaced
- Gas valve
- Burner seal
- Ignition electrode
- Air/flue seals
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Fd Your boiler is simply indicating that the reset button has been pressed briefly during normal operation, rather than it being a sign of a broken part.
Your boiler is simply indicating that the reset button has been pressed briefly during normal operation, rather than it being a sign of a broken part.
What to check first
- Wait for the boiler to return to its normal display mode automatically
- If the boiler does not resume, switch it off at the fused spur
- Wait 30 seconds and switch the power back on to clear the notification
fI- Your boiler is performing a routine self-check and safety fill of its condensation system because the power was recently switched off and on.
Your boiler is performing a routine self-check and safety fill of its condensation system because the power was recently switched off and on.
What to check first
- Wait approximately 15 minutes for the 'fI-' sequence to complete automatically.
- Do not turn off the power or reset the boiler during this time.
- Ensure the central heating continues to run until the display returns to normal operation.
fl- Your boiler is performing a routine initial startup procedure to fill its internal condensation trap and is not actually experiencing a fault.
Your boiler is performing a routine initial startup procedure to fill its internal condensation trap and is not actually experiencing a fault.
What to check first
- Wait 15 minutes for the automated cycle to complete
- Ensure the boiler power remains on during this period
- Observe the display until the code disappears and the normal temperature is shown
Your boiler is currently firing up and heating your water or radiators as it should.
Your boiler is currently performing an automatic internal check or scheduled system routine and is temporarily unavailable for normal operation.
P1, P2, P3 Your boiler is struggling to complete its initial safety check, causing it to repeatedly cycle and restart rather than firing up properly.
Your boiler is struggling to complete its initial safety check, causing it to repeatedly cycle and restart rather than firing up properly.
Parts commonly replaced
- Printed circuit board (PCB)
- Gas valve
- Detection electrode
Related codes
Your boiler is simply performing a routine startup sequence and is not currently experiencing a fault.
P1, P2, P3, P4 Your boiler has detected an internal computer error that is preventing it from starting up correctly.
Your boiler has detected an internal computer error that is preventing it from starting up correctly.
Parts commonly replaced
- Main printed circuit board (PCB)
- Control unit
Related codes
P2 Your boiler is currently performing a brief startup check to ensure all internal systems are communicating correctly before it begins normal operation.
Your boiler is currently performing a brief startup check to ensure all internal systems are communicating correctly before it begins normal operation.
Related codes
Your boiler is currently performing an automated internal calibration or maintenance check and will resume normal operation once finished.
P4 Your boiler is currently performing a standard internal start-up check to ensure all its systems are safe and ready to operate.
Your boiler is currently performing a standard internal start-up check to ensure all its systems are safe and ready to operate.
What to check first
- Wait for 5 minutes to allow the boiler self-test to complete.
- If the code persists, perform a soft reset by pressing the reset button on the boiler interface.
- Power cycle the boiler by switching it off at the wall or spur, waiting 30 seconds, and switching it back on.
Related codes
Your boiler is currently running its usual initial internal startup check, which should clear itself momentarily as the system boots up.
P6 Your boiler is currently performing its automatic safety check during start-up, which is a normal process that occurs every time the power is turned on.
Your boiler is currently performing its automatic safety check during start-up, which is a normal process that occurs every time the power is turned on.
What to check first
- Wait a few minutes for the boiler to complete its internal safety sequence.
- If the code persists, switch the boiler off at the fused spur for 30 seconds.
- Switch the power back on to allow the boiler to restart its self-test procedure.
Related codes
r2 Your boiler is currently undergoing a factory reset to restore its internal settings to their original state.
Your boiler is currently undergoing a factory reset to restore its internal settings to their original state.
What to check first
- Ensure the boiler is not interrupted while the reset process is running.
- Wait for the display to complete the cycle and return to its normal standby mode.
- If the code persists for more than 10 minutes, turn the boiler off at the fused spur for 30 seconds and switch it back on.
Red light Your boiler has stopped working for safety reasons and needs to be manually reset to clear the internal lock-out.
Your boiler has stopped working for safety reasons and needs to be manually reset to clear the internal lock-out.
Parts commonly replaced
- Ignition electrode
- Gas valve
- Printed circuit board (PCB)