Worcester Bosch Worcester 25/30 HE Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 25-30 kW 1999-2002 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar 30i

Download the Worcester Bosch Worcester 25/30 HE manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

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All 17 documented codes

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A7

Your boiler's temperature sensor for hot water is faulty, meaning your system cannot accurately gauge or control the temperature of the water coming out of your taps.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Sensor
  • Connecting wiring harness

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A8

Your boiler's internal components are having trouble talking to each other, meaning the main control board has lost connection with a key part.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Heatronic Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

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AC

Your boiler's main control board has lost communication with an internal plug-in component or accessory, preventing the system from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Heatronic Control Board
  • Internal Plug-in Module

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b1

Your boiler's internal memory chip is not being recognized, meaning it has forgotten how to operate correctly.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding Plug
  • PCB (Main Control Board)

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C1

Your boiler has stopped working because the fan that removes waste gases is not spinning fast enough to operate safely.

High Engineer only £220-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Venturi tube

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C4

Your boiler's internal fan is running constantly and won't shut down, preventing the system from starting its normal ignition sequence.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan Assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Air Pressure Switch

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d3

Your boiler has lost its connection to an essential safety link or external control component, causing it to stop running for protection.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External link wire
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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E2

Your boiler has lost its ability to measure the temperature of the water leaving the unit, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Wiring harness

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E9

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected that the internal water or exhaust gases have reached a dangerously high temperature.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Central heating pump
  • Main heat exchanger (flushing)
  • Flue sensor

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EA

Your boiler has tried to light several times but has failed to detect a flame, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a cooker, are working to ensure gas supply is active.
  2. If it is freezing outside, check that your white plastic condensate pipe is not frozen or blocked.
  3. Ensure your gas meter has credit and the emergency control valve is in the 'on' position.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB

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F7

Your boiler thinks it can see a flame even though it should be turned off, so it has shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Flame sensing probe
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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FA

Your boiler is still detecting a flame even though it has tried to turn the gas supply off, which is a safety concern that requires professional attention.

Emergency Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Control Board (PCB)

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Fd

Your boiler has been placed into a temporary lock mode because the reset button was held down for too long.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Press the reset button once again and hold it for only 2 to 3 seconds until the display changes.
  2. Wait for the boiler to complete its restart sequence.
  3. Check that the display returns to its normal temperature reading.

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Lock-out

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to light or stay lit, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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P1

Your boiler is struggling to start up because a small internal fuse has blown, meaning the main control board cannot send power to the parts it needs to run.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • 24V 2A Fuse
  • Main PCB
  • Internal Wiring Loom

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P2

Your boiler is struggling to start up because a small internal fuse has likely blown, preventing the electronics from working correctly.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • 2 amp fast-blow fuse
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Low voltage wiring harness

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P3

Your boiler is failing to start up because a small internal fuse has blown, meaning the electronics lack the power they need to run.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • 24V Fuse (T2A)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Wiring Harness

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