Worcester Bosch Highflow 440 CDi Fault codes & diagnostics

27 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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6.4

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 flexible braided hose usually connected to the pipework underneath the boiler.
  2. Open the small valves at either end of the loop to allow mains water into the system.
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle sits in the green zone, typically between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  4. Close both valves tightly and remove or disconnect the filling loop if required.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor (transducer)
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
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)

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

Related codes

A5

Your boiler's hot water storage tank is experiencing a sensor error, meaning it currently cannot accurately detect the temperature of the water inside.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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

b1

Your boiler's computer memory chip is loose or missing, meaning the system doesn't know which model it is and has stopped working for safety.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

b2

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating with its internal components, causing the system to stop working safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

b2, b3, b4, b5, b6

Your boiler is experiencing an internal communication error between its electronic control boards.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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b3

Your boiler has lost the ability to communicate correctly with its internal control system, causing the unit to halt operations as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

b4

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating internally, which has caused it to switch itself off for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

b5

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating internally, which is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

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b6

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it has lost track of its own settings and cannot safely operate.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

b7

Your boiler's main computer brain is having trouble communicating with the ignition system, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent a potentially unstable start.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner control unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Ignition lead

Related codes

C6

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot confirm that the internal fan is moving air properly to ensure safe combustion.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi/tubing

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

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

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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

F0

Your boiler has detected an internal software or communication error that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F1

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a software memory error, meaning it cannot process instructions correctly and has shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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.