Worcester Bosch ZB 7 27 HE Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 27 kW 2015 onwards Discontinued
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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.
2 Emergency 14 High 1 Medium 2 Low

All 19 documented codes

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ECO-button flashes

Your boiler has encountered a minor operational hiccup and needs a simple manual restart to clear the error.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the ECO button on the front control panel of your boiler.
  2. Press and hold the ECO button firmly for approximately 5 to 10 seconds.
  3. Release the button and wait for the light to stop flashing, indicating the boiler has reset and is ready to operate.

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5.2

Your boiler's internal computer is reporting an error during its startup process, which prevents it from safely igniting and providing heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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9.3

Your boiler has detected a critical internal electronic failure, meaning it cannot communicate correctly with itself to operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main circuit board (PCB)
A7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water it is heating, so it has stopped producing hot water to prevent it from getting too hot.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic hot water NTC sensor

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AC

Your boiler's electronic control system is failing to communicate with its internal components, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control module
  • PCB
  • Wiring harness

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Ad

Your boiler has lost its connection to the sensor that measures how hot your stored hot water is, so it may stop heating your hot water cylinder.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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b1

Your boiler's control panel has lost its connection to a crucial internal safety plug, meaning the system cannot communicate properly to function.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Keyed plug
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board

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C1

Your boiler is struggling to push air through its internal system effectively, which stops it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue system components

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C6

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for venting exhaust gases is spinning faster than it should, so it has safely shut down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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d3

Your boiler has lost the connection to its external thermostat or control unit, preventing it from knowing when to turn the heating on.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Link wire
  • PCB
  • External programmer

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E2

Your boiler's temperature sensor is providing faulty information, causing the system to stop heating for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E9

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage to the internal system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump
  • PCB

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EA

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is failing to light or stay lit, so it has shut itself off for safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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F7

Your boiler has detected a flame signal when it shouldn't be running, meaning the system is confused about whether it is on or off.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

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FA

Your boiler has detected that a flame is still burning inside even though it has commanded the gas supply to turn off, which is a significant safety concern.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

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Fd

Your boiler has detected that the reset button was pressed unnecessarily and is simply indicating that no actual fault has occurred.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait for the boiler to return to its normal standby mode
  2. If the code persists, restart the boiler using the main power switch
  3. Monitor the display to ensure the standard temperature readout returns
P1

Your boiler is failing to begin its start-up process, which means it cannot trigger the ignition to provide you with heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Fuse
  • Wiring Harness

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P2

Your boiler is failing to begin its internal ignition process, meaning it cannot provide heating or hot water until a technical fault is cleared.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • Internal fuse
  • Wiring harness

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P3

Your boiler is failing to begin its start-up process, meaning it cannot ignite to provide you with heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Fuses
  • Wiring Harness

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8 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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