Worcester Bosch Fault Codes

Comprehensive reference table of all Worcester Bosch boiler error codes. Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps.

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Check your boiler's digital display panel (usually behind a drop-down cover) to find the current active fault code.

Error CodeDescription
EA 227
No flame detected; ignition failure or lack of ionisation.
EA 229
Loss of flame signal during active operation; flame extinguished.
227 V
No flame signal after ignition; burner control unit may require replacement.
228 V
Flame signal detected without a physical flame present; air/gas valve fault.
E9 219
Safety sensor fault; flow temperature too high, sensor open/short circuit.
E9 224
Flue gas thermostat or maximum safety limit thermostat activated.
E9 276
Primary flow temperature has exceeded 95°C; potential pump failure.
A1 281
Pump is stuck, blocked, or running with air in the system.
C6 215
Fan speed too high; check the fan harness and tachometer connector.
C7 214
Fan not running during the start-up phase; electrical or mechanical failure.
C7 216
Fan speed too low; check fan wiring harness.
C1 264
Airflow stopped entirely during active appliance operation.
C4 273
Continuous fan operation detected for the last 24 hours; appliance blocked.
D1 240
Return sensor error; sensor may be wet, damaged, or short-circuited.
E2 222
Central heating flow NTC sensor short-circuited or defective.
FA 306
False flame fault; ionisation detected after the gas valve has closed.
F7 228
Ionisation current detected before the burner has started.
9U 233
Heat Control Module (HCM) or control box is defective, loose, or unplugged.
9A 362
Incorrect Heat Control Module (HCM) fitted to the boiler mainboard.
360 V
Incompatible code plug detected; check installation of the specific code plug.
FD 231
Mains power fault; electrical power interrupted during a lockout state.
F0 238
Gas valve or control box error; the gas valve internal coils require checking.
B7 257
Internal control board problem or potential defect in the HCM.
D4 341
Primary flow temperature is rising too fast; check system circulation.
1017 W
System water pressure is too low; requires manual re-pressurisation.
1021 B
Hot water temperature sensor is defective or the plug is disconnected.
1037 W
Outside temperature sensor is defective; check the connecting lead.
1065 B
Internal pressure sensor is faulty, blocked with sludge, or not connected.
2927 B
Flame failed during burner operation; check gas line and ionisation electrode.
815 W/B
Low loss header temperature sensor faulty or installed incorrectly.
A5
Internal tank negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor defect.
D5
Condensate pump failure; unable to discharge accumulated acidic water.

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