Worcester Bosch Highflow 440 CDi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 44 kW 1997-2002 Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-406-8947-406-90

Replaced by: Greenstar Highflow 440 CDi

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+7

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has shut down to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
+8

Your boiler is unable to safely move air through its internal system, so it has shut down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

+C

Your boiler is trying to start, but it cannot detect a flame, so it has safely shut down to prevent gas from building up.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

+D

Your boiler has detected a flame when it is supposed to be switched off, which is a safety concern that prevents it from restarting.

Emergency Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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+E

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through the system, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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+F

Your boiler has detected that a safety sensor meant to monitor heat levels may be faulty or disconnected, so it has shut down to prevent any risk of overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

$8

Your boiler has lost communication with a sensor that monitors water temperature, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
  • PCB

Related codes

$C

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • NTC sensor
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

1=12

Your boiler has detected that the internal water pump is stuck or blocked, meaning it cannot circulate heat throughout your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump capacitor
2$

Your boiler has detected a faulty internal reading and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Control Printed Circuit Board

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4-5

Your boiler has failed to light the internal flame during start-up and has safely shut itself down to prevent a build-up of unburnt fuel.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

6.5

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system has climbed too high, causing it to shut down for safety.

Emergency DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate a radiator in your home that has a bleed valve
  2. Open the bleed valve slightly to release a small amount of water into a container
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until it drops back into the green zone (usually 1.0 to 1.5 bar)
  4. Close the bleed valve tightly once the pressure is correct

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor
6+

Your boiler is failing to detect that water is moving through the system, which means it cannot safely turn on to provide hot water or heating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow turbine
  • Hall effect sensor
  • Wiring harness
6A

Your boiler has failed to light the internal flame needed to heat your water, so it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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7,

Your boiler is struggling to drain away the water produced during normal operation, which is causing it to automatically shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Condensate hose

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7+

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing an error and cannot safely ignite the burner, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner control unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

8?

Your boiler is struggling to read the outdoor temperature, meaning it cannot automatically adjust your heating to match the weather outside.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outdoor weather compensation sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

8@

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose connected between two pipes under your boiler.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the filling loop to allow cold mains water to enter the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  4. Close both valves firmly and ensure the hose is tight to prevent any further pressure loss.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
9+

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is moving too slowly to safely vent combustion gases, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Fan wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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14

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent any damage or safety issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve

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18

Your boiler has detected a problem with its air supply or exhaust and has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan assembly
  • Wiring harness / connections

Related codes

19

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water being heated inside the system.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

20

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot properly receive or process the gas supply, meaning it is currently unable to provide heating or hot water.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition transformer
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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21

Your boiler has detected a critical internal error and has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Control unit

Related codes

26

Your boiler is struggling to clear fumes properly or detect airflow, which has caused it to shut down for your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue gas monitor
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi

Related codes

28

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of your hot water, which means the system may stop producing hot water or fail to regulate the temperature properly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor

Related codes

29

Your boiler has stopped because the water pressure inside your heating system has dropped too low to function safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the internal filling loop (a silver flexible hose with one or two valves attached under the boiler).
  2. Slowly open the valve(s) to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valve(s) tightly and restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Filling loop
51

Your boiler is failing to register a safe internal connection, which is preventing it from starting up reliably.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control unit
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
78

Your boiler has detected an issue with the gas supply pressure, so it has safely shut itself off to prevent any potential risks.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas pressure switch
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

A1

Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame needed to heat your water, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from building up.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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A4

Your boiler's hot water sensor is struggling to communicate with the main control board, meaning the system cannot accurately monitor the temperature of your hot water.

Medium Engineer only £110-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor)
  • Wiring harness or connector

Related codes

A7

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors your hot water temperature, which means it cannot accurately heat your water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

A8

Your boiler has detected that the internal pump, which pushes heat around your home, is not spinning correctly and the system has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump harness/wiring
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

AC

Your boiler has lost communication with one of its internal control units, meaning it cannot properly manage your heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board
  • Wiring harness
  • Interface module
Ad

Your boiler has lost track of how hot the water stored inside it is, so it has safely stopped heating to prevent it from overheating.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

B1

Your boiler's internal computer has lost contact with the specific memory card that tells it how to operate your particular model.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

C1

Your boiler's fan system is failing to confirm that it is moving air correctly, which stops the boiler from firing up to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Differential pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venting flue pipe

Related codes

d3

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature has risen too high and has temporarily shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

d5

Your boiler is unable to safely drain away the water it creates while running, so it has stopped working to prevent internal flooding.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Condensate siphon
  • Float switch

Related codes

d6

Your boiler has detected that the internal water storage tank is overfilling, which forces the system to stop working to prevent internal flooding or water damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Float switch
  • Inlet valve
  • Pressure relief valve

Related codes

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E1

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of your hot water cylinder, which may result in inconsistent water temperatures.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E2

Your boiler has stopped working because it has lost the connection to the sensor that monitors its internal temperature, meaning it cannot safely regulate heat.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E5

Your boiler is currently unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside its internal storage tank, which means your hot water supply will not work until this sensor is fixed.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E7

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect that water is flowing through the system, leaving you without heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Flow switch
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

E9

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect the temperature of the water flowing through the system, likely due to a loose wire or a faulty sensor connection.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

EA

Your boiler is failing to light the internal burner, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent wasting gas.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

F7

Your boiler has detected a flame signal even though it is not supposed to be running, which is a serious safety concern as it suggests the gas valve may not be closing properly.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

FA

Your boiler is struggling to keep the flame lit once it starts, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

Fd

Your boiler's reset button has been held down for too long, causing the control panel to lock out as a safety precaution.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Switch off the power to the boiler using the main isolation switch or fuse spur.
  2. Wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal electronics to fully reset.
  3. Switch the power back on and do not touch the reset button unless a specific fault code is displayed.
H1

Your boiler has detected that the internal water storage tank is becoming dangerously hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB
  • Thermostat

Related codes

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HC

Your boiler has detected that the internal water storage tank has become too hot and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC tank sensor
  • PCB
  • Tank thermostat

Related codes

P?

Your boiler is unable to safely drain away the water it creates during normal operation, causing it to block its own internal system and switch off.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Condensate trap
  • Float switch

Related codes

POINT D

Your boiler is failing to ignite the burner at the required power, meaning it cannot provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Control Box
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

POINT I

Your boiler is struggling to switch between providing heating and hot water, meaning you likely have no hot water available.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter Valve Motor
  • Diverter Valve Manifold
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

Sy

Your boiler is unable to safely drain away excess water produced during operation, which has caused it to stop working to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Condensate trap
  • Float switch

Related codes