Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25i (ZWB 7-25) Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 25 kW 2005-2015 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar 25i (2015-2021) / Greenstar 4000

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3.3

Your boiler is failing to detect the flame needed to heat your water because the internal sensor is dirty or worn out.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • Gasket kit
5.2

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error with its main control unit, which has caused it to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
9.3

Your boiler's main computer control panel is failing to process instructions correctly, which has caused it to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
A7

Your boiler is currently unable to detect the temperature of your hot water, which means it has stopped providing hot water to your taps and showers.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor

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Your boiler has lost the connection to the sensor that measures the heat inside your hot water storage tank, so it cannot accurately tell when the water is hot.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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b1

Your boiler is struggling to recognise one of its internal electrical components, which is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding plug
  • Main control board

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C1

Your boiler is struggling to push air through its system as required, which has caused it to switch itself off for safety.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan harness
  • PCB

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d3

Your boiler has lost the vital signal it needs from its internal control link, meaning it cannot safely start up your heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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E2

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot correctly read the temperature of the water circulating through your radiators.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Temperature Sensor

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E9

Your boiler has detected that it has become dangerously overheated and has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • System pump
  • Primary heat exchanger

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F7

Your boiler has detected a flame inside the unit when it should be completely turned off, which indicates a potential safety sensor issue that requires professional attention.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode

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P1

Your boiler is struggling to power up correctly, likely because an internal electrical safety fuse has failed.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • 24V fuse
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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P2

Your boiler is struggling to start up because a small internal fuse responsible for powering the electronic controls has stopped working.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board fuse
  • Main control board (PCB)

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P3

Your boiler's electronic control system has failed to start up because a small internal protective fuse has blown.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board fuse
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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