Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25HE Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 25 kW 2003-2005 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar 25i

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5.2

Your boiler has detected a problem with its electronic ignition system, meaning it cannot process the command to start the flame safely.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • GFA Ignition Controller

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9.3

Your boiler’s internal computer has encountered a memory error and cannot safely operate the heater.

High Engineer only £280-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Code Plug

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24 V fuse blown

An internal safety fuse has blown, which has completely disabled your boiler's electronic control system.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control circuit board PCB
  • 24V glass fuse
  • Internal wiring loom

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A1

Your boiler is trying to work but cannot detect enough water moving through the system to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; it should be between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  2. If the pressure is too low, use the internal or external filling link to top up the system water.
  3. Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves under the boiler are fully open.
  4. Restart the boiler using the reset button once the pressure is corrected.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Automatic Air Vent
  • Pressure Sensor

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A5

Your boiler's temperature sensor responsible for monitoring stored hot water has developed a fault, preventing it from reading the temperature correctly.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness connector

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A7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of your hot water, which usually means it cannot provide a consistent warm flow to your taps.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Sensor
  • Wiring Harness connection

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A8

Your boiler's internal computer has lost contact with its control panel or external sensors, meaning it cannot receive the instructions it needs to work.

High Engineer only £150-450

Parts commonly replaced

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

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AC

Your boiler's main internal computer has lost communication with one of its electronic parts, meaning it cannot operate until the connection is restored.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Main Control Board)
  • Heatronic Module
  • Internal Wiring Harness

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Ad

Your boiler is unable to communicate with its external hot water tank sensor, meaning it doesn't know the temperature of your water.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Tank Sensor
  • Wiring harness/plug

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b1

Your boiler's main control chip is either loose or has failed, which means the computer can't identify the specific model to operate safely.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code Plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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C1

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan isn't spinning fast enough to safely clear away exhaust fumes.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

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

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C6

Your boiler has stopped working because the fan that clears away waste gases has failed to start or is spinning too slowly.

High Engineer only £280-£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 external safety device or a plug-in controller, causing it to stop running as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £80-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External link plug
  • RF receiver
  • Internal wiring loom

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E2

Your boiler's internal thermometer that monitors water temperature has stopped working correctly, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Flow NTC Sensor
  • Connecting Wiring Loom

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E9

Your boiler has shut down because a sensor has detected that the internal water or exhaust gases have become dangerously hot.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open and not turned to zero
  2. Check that your boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge
  3. Press and hold the reset button for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulating Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger

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EA

Your boiler has failed to light because it cannot detect a flame, which most likely means there is an issue with the gas supply or a part that ignites the fuel.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your pre-payment gas meter has credit and is turned on.
  2. Verify that other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working correctly.
  3. Gently press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.
  4. In freezing weather, check if your external plastic condensate pipe has frozen and thaw it with warm water.

Parts commonly replaced

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

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F0

Your boiler's computer brain has suffered a serious internal glitch and is unable to communicate with its own sensors or controls.

High DIY-safe £250-450

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset button on the front control panel
  2. Press and hold the reset button for five seconds
  3. Release the button and wait for the boiler to restart

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F7

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

Emergency Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • 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 conflict.

Emergency Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Fault

Your boiler is struggling to burn the gas cleanly, which is causing an internal vibration or rumbling noise that requires professional attention.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner seal kit
  • Condensate trap

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Fd

Your boiler is simply 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. Press the reset button again firmly once and release it immediately.
  2. Turn the power to the boiler off at the fused spur switch, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on.
  3. If the code persists, wait 30 seconds for the display to clear itself naturally.

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P1

Your boiler is struggling to start up because a small internal fuse has failed, which prevents the electronic control system from receiving power.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • 24V Fuse
  • PCB Control Board

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P2

Your boiler's electronic control system has detected a failed safety fuse, meaning it cannot start up or provide heating and hot water until this internal electrical component is replaced.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board fuse
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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P3

Your boiler is struggling to start up because a small internal fuse responsible for the control electronics has likely failed.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control PCB
  • 24V internal fuse
  • Wiring harness

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13 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

.0 Diagnostic The display is simply reminding you that it is ready to show the history of any previous error codes, rather than indicating a current problem with the boiler. 0.0 Diagnostic This is not an active fault code, but a menu setting used by engineers to view the history of previous problems with your boiler. 1. Status Your boiler is performing a routine self-cleaning and safety check to fill up its internal condensate trap. 2. Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running at its maximum power setting as part of its normal automated start-up sequence, so there is no need to worry as this is not a fault. 2.0 Status Your boiler is operating normally and there is nothing wrong with it. 2.5 Diagnostic Your boiler has detected that the water inside the unit is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage. 2.6 Diagnostic Your boiler is struggling to maintain a consistent temperature because the difference between the water temperature inside the unit and the temperature setting is too high. 3.3 Diagnostic Your boiler is failing to detect the flame needed to heat your home, so it has safely shut down to prevent gas from building up. 5.0 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running at its maximum factory power setting during a test or setup phase, which is standard operation rather than a functional breakdown. P4 Status Your boiler is currently running its own internal health check as it starts up and may just need a moment to finish. P6 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine internal check as it starts up and the code should disappear after a few seconds. r1 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently resetting its internal settings back to the way they were when it first left the factory. r2 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently in the middle of a internal software reset process and is not experiencing a fault.