Worcester Bosch Boiler Error Codes
Worcester Bosch error codes vary depending on the exact model you own. To make things easier, the manufacturer has classified their error codes as follows:.
Blocking Error
The boiler will stop working and power out, but no fault code will be present. In order to access the code, you will need to press the return button. The error will clear once the fault is dealt with.
For example, if the boiler has a blocked condensate pipe, the blockage will need to be cleared and the error will go once the blockage is no longer present.
Fault Error
If your boiler is experiencing a fault, a fault code will be displayed. This will be an alphanumeric fault code.
Maintenance Code
If the code displayed begins with a H, it’s a maintenance code. This fault will not stop the boiler from operating but will need the attention of an engineer.
Cause Error
A three digit number that is found on your interface when looking for the block code. It can be accessed by pressing the return button when a blocking error occurs. During a locking error, the cause error code should flash intermittently on the screen.
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| EA338 | A leak somewhere, either within your boiler or around the system. |
| A281 | A leak somewhere, either within your boiler or around the system. |
| A41 | Boiler making loud noises – likely due to a faulty pump or heat exchanger. |
| EA227 | Boiler has locked out. This will be to prevent any further damage occurring and to remove potential danger. |
| E5218 | Boiler has overheated. |
| E5332 | Boiler has overheated. |
| E9219 | Boiler has overheated. |
| E9224 | Boiler has overheated. |
| D1286 | Boiler has overheated. |
| EA225 | Condensate pipe is blocked. |
| D5 | Condensate pipe is blocked. |
| U9 | The boiler flow temperature is too high, which means it will shut down until it has cooled down. |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| A1 | Water is leaking or the pump needs replacing or freeing due to the pump running dry. |
| A7 | The hot water negative thermistor coefficient (NTC) sensor is defective – the hot water sensor or connecting leads need checking. |
| A8 | Break communication to FX sensor controls electrical connections need checking. |
| B1 | Code plug not detected. |
| C6 | Fan speed too low – the fan lead and connector need checking and may need replacing. |
| E2 | Central heating (CH) water flow negative thermistor coefficient (NTC) sensor defective check CH flow NTC sensor and connection leads. |
| E9 | Safety temperature limiter in central heating (CH) flow has tripped the system pressure or safety temperature limiter needs checking. |
| EA | Flame not detected due to a gas issue – the gas supply, power supply or igniter, electrode and lead need checking – contact a Gas Safe installer. |
| F0 | Internal error – electrical connector contacts or programmer interface module – check ignition leads are not loose. |
| F7 | Flame detected even though the appliance is switched off – check the electrode assembly is dry and the pcb and flue are clear. |
| FA | Flame detected after gas shut off – the gas valve needs checking – hire a Gas Safe installer. |
| FD | Reset button pressed by mistake – press reset button again. |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| A1 | Pump dry run detection or pump is running in air the system pressure needs checking |
| A5 | Tank negative thermistor coefficient (NTC) defect |
| A7 | Domestic hot water (DHW) negative thermistor coefficient (NTC) defect |
| A8 | Energy Management System (EMS) communication error |
| B1 | Code plug not detected |
| B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 | Data error |
| B7 | Burner control error |
| C6 | Fan defect |
| D3 | External temperature limiter |
| D5 | Condensate pump failure |
| D6 | Internal heat bank overflow |
| EA | Flame not detected |
| E2 | Primary negative thermistor coefficient (NTC) defect |
| E9 | Safety temperature limiter in central heating (CH) flow stat tripped |
| F0 | Internal error |
| F1 | ROM fault |
| F7 | Flame detected after appliance has been shut off |
| FA | Flame detected after gas shut off |
| FD | Reset button pressed – try pressing the reset button again |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| T1 | Ignition test – checking the igniter spark |
| T2 | Fan test – checking the basic fan |
| T3 | Pump test – checking the basic pump |
| T4 | Three way valve test communication fault |
| T6 | Ionisation oscillator test |
| 9A 362 | Error – incorrect HCM fitted |
| 9U 233 | Heat Control Module (HCM) error – problem with code plug |
| B7 257 | Internal error – possible control board problem |
| C6 215 | Fan problem – fan running too fast |
| C7 214 | Fan problem – fan not running |
| D1 240 | Return sensor error – sensor may be wet or damaged |
| E2 222 | Flow sensor short circuit error |
| E5 218 | Flow temperature too high |
| E9 219 | Safety sensor fault – temperature too high, sensor short circuit or open circuit |
| EA 227 | No flame detected or flame signal loss during operation |
| F0 237 | Internal error |
| F7 228 | Flame error – false flame or flame detected before burner started |
| FA 306 | False flame fault – flame detected after burner stop |
| FD 231 | Mains power fault – electrical power interruption |
| FA 364 | Gas valve EV2 leak test failed – gas valve leak |
| FB 365 | Gas valve EV1 leak test failed |
| A1 281 | Pump stuck or running with air in the system |
| C1 264 | Airflow stopped during operation |
| C4 273 | Airflow present during last 24 hour |
| D1 240 | Return sensor short circuit |
| D4 271 | Temperature difference between flow and safety sensor exceeds limit |
| E9 224 | Max thermostat activated – flue gas thermostat overheat |
| EA 227 | No ionisation detected after ignition |
| EF 349 | Central heating boil detected – boiler operating at minimum burner load with temperature difference greater than 18°C between Flow & Return |
| NO CODE 212 | Safety or flow temperature rising too fast |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| B1 | Code plug not detected |
| C6 | Fan speed too low |
| E2 | Central heating (CH) flow negative thermistor coefficient (NTC) sensor defective |
| E9 | Safety temperature limiter in central heating (CH) flow has tripped |
| EA | Flame not detected |
| F0 | Internal error |
| F7 | Flame detected even though appliance switched off |
| FA | Flame detected after gas shut off |
| FD | Reset button pressed by mistake |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| 226 | Service tool has been connected in the blocking error history menu |
| FD 231 | The power has been interrupted during a lockout |
| C7 214 | Fan does not run during the start up phase – fan harness connector needs checking |
| C6 215 | Fan speed too high – check the fan harness and connector |
| C7 216 | Fan speed too low – check the fan harness and connector |
| C7 217 | Fan has stopped during appliance operation |
| C1 264 | Fan stopped during operation |
| C4 273 | Continuous fan operation for the last 24 hours – appliance temporarily blocked |
| E2 222 | Flow temperature sensor shorted |
| E2 233 | Flow temperature sensor disconnected |
| E9 276 | Primary flow temperature exceeded 95°c |
| E2 350 | Flow temperature sensor shorted |
| E2 351 | Flow temperature sensor disconnected |
| FA 306 | Ionisation detected after the gas valve closed |
| EA 227 | No ionisation detected after ignition |
| F7 228 | Isioniation current detected before burner start |
| EA 229 | Loss of ionisation signal during operation |
| EA 261 | Heat control module (HCM) potentially defective – reset the appliance |
| 9U 233 | Control box or heat control module (HCM) is defective or loose, the HCM needs to be checked |
| C4 237 | Control box or heat control module (HCM) is defective |
| F0 238 | Gas valve or control box error – gas valve coils need checking |
| F0 239 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – the control box connections need checking |
| F0 242 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – the HCM and control box connections need to be checked |
| B7 257 | Control box or the heat control module HCM) is defective- the HCM and control box connections need to be checked |
| F0 258 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – HCM or control box connections need to be checked |
| EH 258 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – HCM or control box connections need to be checked |
| F1 259 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – HCM or control box connections need to be checked |
| F0 262 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – HCM or control box connections need to be checked |
| F1 263 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – HCM or control box connections need to be checked |
| F0 272 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – control box and connections need checking or HCM might not be inserted properly and need replacing |
| F0 280 | Control box or the heat control module (HCM) is defective – control box and connections need checking or HCM might not be inserted properly and need replacing |
| F0 290 | Control box is defective – HCM needs checking as it might not be inserted properly or need replacing |
| 328 | Internal error with the mains voltage – frequency may be inconsistent |
| 235 | Incompatible heat control module (HCM) software versions – control box needs latest software |
| 356 | Low mains voltage – the voltage may be interrupted or inconsistent and needs checking |
| 360 | Heat control module (HCM) invalid – the inserted HCM does not correspond with the control box |
| A8 362 | Low mains voltage – the voltage may be interrupted, inconsistent or heat control module (HCM) invalid |
| CC 800 | Outdoor sensor defect available when accessory outdoor sensor is connected |
| A1 281 | Pump stock or running dry |
| E9 224 | Flue or high limit thermostat activated |
| D4 341 | Primary flow temperature rising too fast |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| No light | No power at control board |
| Light on | Appliance on but not operating during demand |
| Slow flash (mostly off flashes on) | Ignition lockout |
| Slow flash (mostly on flashes off) | Flue overheat or heat exchanger overheat |
| Fast flash | Volatile lockout sensor fan or code plug |
| 2 pulses | Check service mode switch is in minimum position |
| 5 pulses | Check service mode switch is in max position |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| 200 O | Boiler in heating mode |
| 201 O | Boiler in hot water mode |
| 202 O | Boiler in anti-cycle mode |
| 203 O | Boiler in standby – no heat energy demand |
| 204 O | Current primary water temperature higher than set value |
| 208 O | Chimney sweep demand |
| 224 V | Safety temperature limiter has tripped – top-up water until the reset pressure is reached |
| 227 V | No flame signal after ignition burner control unit could need replacing |
| 228 V | Flame signal without flame present – air/gas ratio control valve may need replacing as might the ionisation cable |
| 305 O | Boiler in hot water anti-cycle mode |
| 306 V | Flame signal after closing the fuel supply – the air/gas ratio control valve might need replacing |
| 360 V | Incompatible code plug – check if a correct code plug is installed and exchange or reconnect code plug |
| 815 W/B | Low loss header temperature sensor faulty – check the sensor port or check the differential sensor for incorrect installation position or breakage |
| 1010 O | No BUS communication cable, EMS-Bus isn’t connected or damaged – connect the cable for the EMS-Bus or replace the damaged cable exchange fuse |
| 1017 W | Water pressure too low – the water needs topping up and the vent system or pressure sensor may need replacing |
| 1021 B | Hot water temperature sensor is defective – the plug to the hot water temperature sensor may not be connected |
| 1022 B | Hot water storage temperature sensor is defective – connect the plug to the hot water temperature sensor correctly, mount the hot water temperature sensor correctly or replace the hot water temperature sensor |
| 1037 W | Outside temperature sensor is defective – check the connecting lead |
| 1065 B | Pressure sensor defective or not connected – check pressure sensor connection as it may need replacing |
| 1068 W | Outside temperature sensor defective – check the connecting lead |
| 1073 W | Short circuit of the flow temperature sensor – the temperature sensor may need replacing |
| 1074 W | No signal from the flow temperature sensor available – connect the plug to the flow temperature sensor correctly or temperature sensor could need replacing |
| 1075 W | Short circuit of the temperature sensor at the heating block – temperature sensor may need replacing |
| 1076 W | No signal from the temperature sensor at the heating block available – replace the temperature sensor, the connecting lead or the control unit |
| 2920 V | Error with the flame monitoring |
| 2924 V | No feedback from the modulating gas valve. The gas valve relay is defective – press the reset button and apply burner start, wait to see if fault reoccurs, if it does the gas valve needs replacing |
| 2925 V | Feedback from the modulating gas valve is too low |
| 2927 B | Flame failed during burner operation. Open the main shut off valve, shut down the appliance and check gas line, replace the ionisation electrode, set burner correctly and minimum rated load, check the integrity flue system and if the interconnected room air supply is too small, or the size of the ventilation opening is too small, clean the heating block on the flue gas side or replace the control unit/burner control unit |
| 2946 V | Incorrect code plug detected – the code plug needs replacing |
| 2948 B | No flame signal. With low output the burner starts automatically after cleaning. If the fault occurs repeatedly, the setting of the CO2 valves need checking |
| 2950 B | No flame signal. Following starting procedure the burner starts automatically. After cleaning set the correct gas / air ratio correctly |
| 2963 B | Signal from flow and heat exchanger temperature sensor outside the permissible range – the connecting lead needs connecting correctly |
| 2964 B | Flow rate in heat exchanger is too low |
| 2965 B | Flow temperature too high |
| 2966 B | Flow temperature rise in heat exchanger too rapid |
| 2967 B | Flow / heat exchanger temperature sensor differential too great |
| 2970 B | Pressure drop in heating system too rapid |
| 2971 B | System pressure too low – the heating system needs venting or water needs topping up until the preset pressure is reached. Replace the cable to the pressure sensor replace the pressure sensor |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| EA 229 or D5 | You are experiencing a frozen condensate pipe. This is usually an issue you can fix yourself with some warm (not boiling) water poured over your condensate pipe wherever it has frozen. |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| 1021 | Cylinder charging or hot water temperature sensor faulty.
Turn the appliance off and back on again. The hot water sensor has been changed if an open or short circuit or refitted to the pipe if it has fallen off. |
| Error Code | Possible Fault |
|---|---|
| 224 | Software issue. Arrange a visit from a Worcester Bosch engineer to reset the boiler/PCB. |
