Worcester Bosch Greenstar Ri Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural GasLPG 9-24 kW 2005-present
GC Numbers 41-311-6641-311-6741-311-6841-311-6941-311-7041-311-7141-406-0541-406-0641-406-0741-406-0841-406-0941-406-10

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
1 Emergency 14 High 1 Low

All 16 documented codes

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Fast flash

Your boiler has detected a critical internal error with its fan or electronic memory and has shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Code Plug

Related codes

2 pulses

Your boiler has been left in a manual testing mode after a recent service or inspection, which is preventing it from running normally.

High DIY-safe £0-80

What to check first

  1. Locate the service mode switch on the boiler control panel
  2. Check if the switch is set to the maximum or chimney sweep icon
  3. Return the switch to the vertical 'off' or 'minimum' position to restore normal operation
5 pulses

Your boiler has been left in a manual testing mode after a recent service or inspection, which is preventing it from running normally.

High DIY-safe £0-80

What to check first

  1. Locate the internal control dials on the front of the boiler
  2. Identify the service 'chimney sweep' switch or adjustment dial
  3. Ensure any test switches are turned back to the 'off' or 'normal' position rather than 'max'
  4. Reset the boiler by pressing the reset button for five seconds
A7

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of your hot water, which usually means it cannot heat it safely or effectively.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Hot Water Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness

Related codes

A8

Your boiler's internal computer has lost its connection with the main control board, meaning the system cannot communicate correctly to heat your home.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Wiring Harness
  • Display Interface

Related codes

b1

Your boiler's internal computer memory chip is loose or missing, meaning it cannot identify which model it is supposed to be.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • HCM Code Plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
C6

Your boiler's fan is spinning faster than it should, which means the system has safely shut down to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £200-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Air pressure switch
E2

Your boiler has lost track of the temperature of the water flowing through it because an internal sensor is broken.

High Engineer only £120-£190

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Connecting wiring harness

Related codes

E9

Your boiler has got too hot and has automatically shut down for safety to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open to allow water to circulate.
  2. Ensure your system pressure is correct (usually between 1 and 1.5 bar).
  3. Press the reset button on the front of the boiler once it has cooled down.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Heat Exchanger
EA

Your boiler has failed to light, which most likely means the gas supply is interrupted or there is a blockage preventing the burner from starting.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas meter has credit or if other gas appliances in the house are working.
  2. If it is freezing outside, check if the white plastic condensate pipe leading outdoors is frozen and thaw it with warm water.
  3. Press the Reset button on the boiler for five seconds to see if it restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensor
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F0

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a glitch or a hardware failure, preventing it from running properly.

High DIY-safe £250-500

What to check first

  1. Switch the boiler off at the fused spur or power switch
  2. Wait 30 seconds and switch the power back on
  3. Press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds
  4. If the code persists, contact a Gas Safe engineer to inspect the internal electronics

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F7

Your boiler thinks it can still see a flame inside after it has been told to turn off, which is a safety conflict.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

FA

Your boiler thinks a flame is still present even though the gas should have been turned off, which is a safety concern that prevents it from running.

Emergency Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame sensing electrode

Related codes

Fd

Your boiler is temporarily confused because the reset button was held down for too long or pressed when it wasn't needed.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Turn off the power supply to the boiler at the fused spur switch (the wall switch)
  2. Wait for 30 seconds
  3. Turn the power back on and allow the boiler to restart naturally

Related codes

Light on

Your boiler is receiving power and trying to work, but it has failed to start the burner to provide heat or hot water.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check if your thermostat is set higher than the current room temperature
  2. Ensure your external programmer or timer is set to 'On'
  3. Check that the gas supply to the property is turned on
  4. Press the reset button on the front of the boiler

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Fan
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

No light

Your boiler appears to have no electrical power at all, meaning the screen and lights are completely blank and it will not provide any heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check if your home's main electrical consumer unit (fuse box) has tripped a circuit.
  2. Locate the boiler's fused spur (a wall switch near the boiler) and ensure it is switched on.
  3. Check the fuse inside the wall-mounted spur switch and replace it with a 3-amp fuse if necessary.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal PCB fuse
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Transformer

1 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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