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P6 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25HE

Your boiler is simply performing a routine internal check as it starts up and the code should disappear after a few seconds.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Part of the self-test sequence sequence when the appliance is switched on.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch/Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25he installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This code appears when the boiler is first powered on or restarted, serving as a sign that the internal control board is running a diagnostic check. It occurs as the software verifies that all safety sensors and electronic components are communicating correctly before allowing the burner to light. It is not a malfunction, but rather a necessary step in the appliance's normal startup routine.

DIY fix possible

Wait for 30-60 seconds to see if the code clears automaticallyEnsure the power supply to the boiler is stableReset the boiler if the code remains on the screen for more than 2 minutes

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